George Crossman House

George Crossman House is an historic home located in the East Falls Church section of Arlington, Virginia.

It was built in 1892 by George Grant Crossman for his bride Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dodge of Lewinsville, Virginia.

The Crossman Farm's dairy products were sold to local neighbors as well as to the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Association.

The infant died as well, leaving Isaac a widower with seven young children, including George Grant Crossman.

[7] Isaac Crossman was a business and civic leader, serving as Alderman on the first Falls Church Council when the city was incorporated in 1875 and becoming a director of the Fairfax and Georgetown Turnpike Company.

[14] George Crossman was described in the local newspaper as a "popular ladies' man," while Nellie was "one of Lewinsville's fair daughters."

After the wedding, the local newspaper reported "the bride was duly installed in a brand new house all furnished and ready for occupancy.

[21] The house exhibits the characteristics of both the Queen Anne and Folk Victorian styles, including the asymmetrical plan, dominant front-facing gable and use of patterned wood shingles (now asphalt), weatherboards, and projecting bays.

The railing of the main staircase which leads from the entry hall to the second level is decorated with wood squares that were originally made by the Smoot Lumber Company of Alexandria.

George and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Crossman in front parlor of Crossman House circa 1923.
Crossman House was repainted green in fall 2017. The house was white for many years, but based on areas of paint uncovered during the 2012 renovation, green is believed to be its historical color.
One of the more unusual features of the house is the carving on the eaves. When the sun shines, the shadows create the illusion of flying birds.