This afternoon I found this historical marker on Carrington Road near Delaplane.
This historic district encompasses about 22,200 acres of the Northern Neck Proprietary, a vast region granted by the exiled King Charles II to seven supporters in 1649 and later inherited by Thomas, 6th Lord Fairfax. The Manor of Leeds, an area of more than 160,000 acres, was laid out in 1736 for Fairfax's personal use, and much of the historic district lies within its boundaries. Also within the district is The Hollow, the childhood home of U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall, built in the 1760s. In 1806 a Fairfax heir sold the Manor of Leeds to Marshall, his brother James, and two other men. John Marshall later divided his portion of the land among his sons and visited frequently.
Now I realize some will be curious about the smaller sign that identifies the farm behind it. I lucked out and found that it has been listed for sale at some point, and the
listing gives a little history.
"Montana Farm, home of Channing Meade Smith of Mosby Rangers fame. Residence circa 1850, completely restored."
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| Carrington Road. |
Footnote: I have added this marker to Historical Marker Database.
Apresenta uma vista muito bonita.
ReplyDeleteDeliciosa só de olhar.
Sorrisos de luz.
Megy Maia
Lovely farms, and great to know the history of the ownership from when Europeans started calling it their own!
ReplyDeleteA lovely spacious place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDelete...at $2.850,000, can you imagine what the 160,000 acres would be worth? Linda you certainly live in a beautiful and historic area, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteyour pictures left me longing for more. i would love to see more of the farm and this historic area!!
ReplyDeleteThe fences wouldn't be out of place here.
ReplyDeleteLove your third photograph here, it's great!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Linday,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscape! Can't imagine having that kind of land nor the current taxes on such a spread. You would have to have some money to live on that much property. Thanks for sharing!