Annefield, human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Annefield is a two-story stone house built around 1790 near Boyce, Virginia. The front elevation shows seven bays with Federal-style features, including an Ionic columned portico and decorative woodwork inside reflecting late 18th century design principles.
Matthew Page built the house in 1790 and named it after his wife Ann Randolph Meade. After his death in 1826, the property passed to Thomas Carter, whose son William Carter later became a poet and Confederate officer.
The name Annefield comes from Ann Randolph Meade, the wife of builder Matthew Page. The residents shaped the estate through their actions: Ann Page became known for her work against slavery and her efforts to educate people on the property.
The house is private property and not open for tours, but you can view the exterior from the public road. Respect the owners' privacy and do not attempt to enter the grounds without permission.
The mistress of the house, Ann Randolph Meade Page, actively worked against slavery and coordinated the emigration of enslaved people to Liberia. Her efforts in the 1820s and 1830s made her a notable figure in the region's resistance to slavery.
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