Nomini Hall
Nomini Hall, home to some of the oldest yellow poplar trees in Virginia, was built in 1729 by Robert “Councilor” Carter’s father in Westmoreland County Virginia. Nomini Hall Overlooks the Potomac River and Nomini Creek.
In 1739, “Councilor’s" father died and left the plantation to his son. Eventually, Robert Carter III became owner. There he raised 17 children with his wife, Francis. Later on, he voluntarily freed almost 500 slaves from Nomini Hall beginning in 1791 and settled many on his lands, which he gave them. His manumission is the largest known release of slaves in North
American history prior to the Civil War and the largest number ever manumitted or freed slaves by an individual in the United States. In 1850 Nomini Hall burned to the ground. Because of this tragedy, Nomini was rebuilt.
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Robert Carter’s history
The houses History
Builder’s history, and the house
In 1739, “Councilor’s" father died and left the plantation to his son. Eventually, Robert Carter III became owner. There he raised 17 children with his wife, Francis. Later on, he voluntarily freed almost 500 slaves from Nomini Hall beginning in 1791 and settled many on his lands, which he gave them. His manumission is the largest known release of slaves in North
American history prior to the Civil War and the largest number ever manumitted or freed slaves by an individual in the United States. In 1850 Nomini Hall burned to the ground. Because of this tragedy, Nomini was rebuilt.
Links for More Information
Robert Carter’s history
The houses History
Builder’s history, and the house