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July 20, 1869
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Temple Farm near Yorktown, Va., site of Lord Cornwallis's 1781 surrender, was auctioned for $8,005 to Miss Clara Hewson. The 400-500 acre property is well-cultivated with abundant resources.
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Sale of a Historical Farm.
On Saturday, at the Exchange salesroom, a farm containing between 400 and 500 acres, known as the 'Temple Farm,' near Yorktown, Va., said to be one of the best cultivated farms in that section of the State, with fair improvements, and an abundance of fruit, marl, fish, game, oysters, &c., was knocked down to Miss Clara Hewson for $8,005. This is the farm upon which Lord Cornwallis surrendered his forces and signed the articles of capitulation.—Baltimore Sun of the 19th.
On Saturday, at the Exchange salesroom, a farm containing between 400 and 500 acres, known as the 'Temple Farm,' near Yorktown, Va., said to be one of the best cultivated farms in that section of the State, with fair improvements, and an abundance of fruit, marl, fish, game, oysters, &c., was knocked down to Miss Clara Hewson for $8,005. This is the farm upon which Lord Cornwallis surrendered his forces and signed the articles of capitulation.—Baltimore Sun of the 19th.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Farm Sale
Historical Farm
Temple Farm
Yorktown
Cornwallis Surrender
Yorktown Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Clara Hewson
Lord Cornwallis
Where did it happen?
Near Yorktown, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Clara Hewson
Lord Cornwallis
Location
Near Yorktown, Va.
Event Date
Saturday, As Reported In Baltimore Sun Of The 19th
Story Details
The historical Temple Farm, site of Lord Cornwallis's surrender, containing 400-500 acres with improvements and resources, was sold at auction to Miss Clara Hewson for $8,005.