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TextFairfax County History Commission Historical Roadside Marker
The Laughlin Building
Marker Text:
The building, dedicated in 1988 by William and Dara Laughlin,
replaced a long-standing McLean landmark. In 1906, Matthew J. Laughlin,
owner of a nearby dairy farm, purchased this lot. He built a
residence/store here, which became a focal point of the community. Its
location was across from the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad stop
at Chain Bridge Road, known as McLean by 1910. Subsequent Laughlin
generations conducted their real estate businesses here, eventually
becoming Laughlin Realtors. Painted blue in the 1960, the landmark
"Blue House" was razed in 1987 and replaced by this award-winning
and longstanding financial office center.
Date Installed:
July 2011
Marker Credits:
Funded by William "Kip" Laughlin.
Marker Location:
McLean. In front of the Laughlin Building at 6805 Old Dominion
Drive.
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