The Fence at the Mabry-Jones House

The fence that surrounds the Mabry-Jones House is one of the simplest,

 yet most unique in town, and you are invited to step inside the fence

 on Friday, March 16 for an evening reception and tour of this 1850 mansion.

 Once the home of Capt. Catesby ap Roger Jones (who commanded the Merrimac

 against the Monitor) in a Civil War battle of the ironclads, this Greek Revival

 still remains in the family and is filled with intriguing collections.

 Even more intriguing are the circumstances of Capt. Jones' death.

 For more information about the house and tour,

 visit the Selma Pilgrimage website. 

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Mabry-Jones House

If you remember U.S. Civil War history, then the naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac might come to mind. Capt. Catesby ap Roger Jones, commander of the Merrimac (C.S.S. Virginia), lived in this circa 1850 Greek Revival home, and its doors will be open to the public during Selma's Pilgrimage March 20-22.

Jones, who later served as commander of Selma's Naval Ordnance Works, commanded the first Confederate ironclad against the Union ironclad after Admiral Franklin Buchanan was wounded. The first-of-its-kind battle between ironclads at Hampton Road, Va, ended in a draw.

Recently renovated, this house tour will feature much more intriguing history, many antiques, art and portraits. It is still owned by the Jones family, including the fifth Catesby ap Roger Jones.