Belle Grove Plantation, located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia, was the home of Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. The plantation, originally spanning 483 acres and later expanding to 7500 acres, utilized enslaved labor to cultivate wheat, raise livestock, and operate a distillery and mills.
The centerpiece of Belle Grove is the Manor House, completed in 1797, which is open for tours today. Visitors can explore the rich history of the property, including its ties to prominent historical figures and its significant role in the region's agricultural and industrial development.
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