Gilmore Farm - Montpelier Station VA
N 38° 13.576 W 078° 10.879
17S E 746734 N 4234677
George Gilmore, born a slave on James Madison's Montpelier estate, was emancipated after the Civil War. He built this cabin for his wife Polly and their five children. In 1901, at age 91, he purchased the 16.1 acres that he farmed.
Waymark Code: WM7FPG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2009
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In 2005 Montpelier restored the Gilmore Cabin to offer visitors a different perspective on American history. George Gilmore was born into slavery on the Montpelier estate. After the Civil War, and his own 50 years in bondage, Gilmore was emancipated with millions of other slaves.
Gilmore stayed within 1 mile of the Montpelier estate, built a cabin and farmed the land there. He and his wife Polly had five children and rose in social and economic status. In 1901, at age 91, Gilmore was able to purchase the land of his 16 acre farm from a great-nephew of James Madison. The Gilmore family descendants lived in the cabin until the 1930's.
The Gilmore Farm is the only restored freedman's home in the U.S and definitely worth a visit.
Link to the Homestead: [Web Link]
Structure Type: Log Cabin
History if no Link: Not listed
Additional Parking or Point of Interest: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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