Friday, June 15. Went with Eddie and Dad and Alison to see this lovely old home and the
gardens, just outside Leesburg VA.
Oatlands is located right on US-15.
What a great place! I'm ready to move in! The home dates to 1803 and
it has been lovingly maintained and added on to by three [wealthy]
families. The last family (Eustis} used it as their summer home! These
are some of Eddie's pictures. Unfortunately, they would not allow photography of the interior. This is the trail leading to the mansion.
The Oatlands mansion. Built in 1803 by a guy so wealthy he was known as "King" Carter. Upon his death, it was inherited by his son, the 12th or 13th of his fifteen children. The style is influenced by Greek architecture, and also by such neighbors as presidents Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and James Monroe. Before the Civil War, 500 slaves worked on the plantation. They were emancipated before the War began.
The view looking out from the front of the house. That is Bull Run Mountain far in the distance..
Check out the website for a more complete view.
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