Avenel - Bedford, Virginia - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Avenel was built between 1836-1838 and was the focal point of a 200-acre plantation owned by William and Frances Burwell. Avenel is a two-story brick house that was built on a small hill that once overlooked the town of Liberty, (present day Bedford, Virginia.)
William M. Burwell was the son of William A. Burwell, who was secretary to Thomas Jefferson and an early U. S. Congressman. In 1838 William M. Burwell was elected to the Virginia House of Delegate and secured the charter of the first railroad in Central Virginia.

Avenel remained in the Burwell Family until 1906, when it was purchased by J. W. Ballard. The Ballard family owned the property until 1985 when it was purchased by the non-profit Avenel Foundation who today makes the property available for tours and other functions by appointment only. Over the years Avenel has entertained many distinguished visitors, including General Robert E. Lee, and Edgar Allen Poe.

For tour appointments, visitors should contact the Avenel Foundation at 540-586-1814.
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Street address: 413 Avenel Avenue Bedford, Va. United States 24523 County / Borough / Parish: Bedford County Year listed: 1992 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1825 - 1924 Historic function: Domestic Dwelling Current function: Historic Dwelling Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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