George Mason gave Hollin Hall to his third son, Thomson Mason, through deeds of gift in 1781 and 1786.
Hollin Hills was intended as a variation of the 18th century Hollin Hall Plantation, originally owned by George Mason, one of the founding fathers, known as the “Father of the Bill of Rights.”
:For the building with a similar name in Virginia, USA, see Hollin Hall
The Mason family's Hollin Hall plantation, just south of Alexandria, had become the property of several owners, including Edward Curtis Gibbs and the Wilson family.
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