The Febrey-Lothrop-Rouse estate survived the Civil War, multiple owners, twentieth-century alterations, and demolition and remains an important part of Arlington’s history.
John E. Febrey (1831-1893) came from a distinguished family known for its success in real estate and farming. The original Febrey home was built around 1855. Census records indicate that five enslaved people lived on the estate. During the Civil War, thousands of Union soldiers camped on the property, including two future presidents, Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley (both serving with the Ohio 23rd Infantry).
