Belle of the South
"Whizzing past the historical marker at the foot of the driveway on an abnormally warm, sunny day in late January, I noticed for the first time how incredibly long and bumpy the gravel drive leading up to Belle Mont is. Stretching on for over a quarter of a mile, the driveway winds around two slight curves while directing vehicles up the steep hill where the mansion resides. Trying to drive slowly on the gravel in hopes of protecting my car, I felt an eerie feeling of being watched as I climbed the hill, a feeling that I am sure any burglars or invaders, including Union troops in the 1860s, felt as they ventured towards the home."
Combining data from various interviews, tours, and archival research, a copy of the final essay, entitled "Belle of the South," can be found below in its entirety.
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File Type: | docx |