Enon Hall - After The Hathaways
Following are some post-hathaway real estate listings as well as links to memories and photos from families who lived at Enon Hall in recent years.
Waterfront Plantation Near Chesapeake Bay - May 16, 1945
The plantation comprises 400 acres, and is on a hard sufaced highway, and large navigable creek, a short distance from Chesapeake Bay in Lancaster County, VA. It is convenient to three nice villages, and near other nice estates and plantations. The land is high and well drained and in a high state of cultivation or pasture, and the balance in woodland. The farm is well fenced and will easily carry 100 head of cattle. The original part of the home is pre-revolutionary with a later addition. It has six rooms and bath and the power line is available. In addition to the residence, there are two tenant houses, two large barns, and necessary farm buildings. This splendid plantation is priced at $38,500 and in the event the purchaser in interested in acquiring the stock and equipment, they may be had at a fair market price.
G.B. Lorraine
January 1950 -- Enon Hall sold to MacKenzies from Hoopers
I heard from Don Mackenzie in October 2000 and he shared his memories and photos of Enon Hall.
400 Acre Tidewater Virginia Stock Plantation - January 29, 1952
The plantation comprises 407 acres, and extends from a hard surface road to navigable salt water near the Chesapeake Bay. It is convenient to three nice villages, where there are schools, churches, etc. There is long frontage on the water, and the waterfront can be developed if desired. Approximately 260 acres are in cultivation or pasture and the balance in woodland. Part of the home is pre-revolutionary with a later addition. It has 7 rooms and bath, and nice old floors and woodwork, and with a fireplace in both the living room and dining room. Also a new oil burner heating plant and cellar. There is a also a new guest cottage with 4 rooms and bath. Farm buildings comprise tenant house, large barn and complement farm buildings. The plantation is offered complete with Angus cattle, hogs and farm machinery for $85,000.
G.B. Lorraine
1952 -- Enon Hall sold to Dameron family
The Dameron's children and grandchildren still live in the area and have kindly shared their memories of Enon Hall.
Fall 1962 -- Enon Hall sold to McKesson family.
And we heard from the McKessons in September, 2000. They also happily shared their family memories and photos of Enon Hall.
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