Belle Grove Plantation

Permanently closed
336 Belle Grove Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Belle Grove Plantation, located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia, was the home of Major Isaac Hite and Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. The plantation, originally spanning 483 acres and later expanding to 7500 acres, utilized enslaved labor to operate a prosperous estate with wheat fields, livestock, a distillery, and mills.

The centerpiece of Belle Grove is the Manor House, completed in 1797, which stands as a historic landmark open for tours today. Visitors can explore the rich history of the plantation, including its ties to prominent figures and the legacy of enslaved individuals who contributed to its development.

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