As I drove past the historical brown sign on the highway I thought it sounded familiar but couldn't place it. Until the next exit. I turned around and wasn't disappointed. My Great Great Grandfather died at Belle Grove and although today it doesn't look like the Civil War battlefield it was then, its a wonderful view. I hope you enjoy.
Belle Grove Plantation, Virginia
bellegrove.org
As a prized survivor of regional and national significance, Belle Grove is a National Historic Landmark, a Virginia Historic Landmark, and a historic property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The centerpiece of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historic Park, Belle Grove serves the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia as an educational center through the many interpretive programs it offers. Its highest priorities are to stimulate historical and preservation awareness among regional residents and visitors from the United States and throughout the world.