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The
original plantation known as Avenel was built circa 1838
by William M. Burwell and his wife, Frances Steptoe Burwell.
Located in the heart of the city of Bedford. Avenel
has been the centerpiece of social, cultural, and political
life for over 150 years. Avenel is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks
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| In 1906, Avenel
was purchased from the Burwell family by J.W. Ballard.
The home remained in the Ballard family until 1985 when
it was purchased by the Avenel Foundation. The foundation
is a non-profit organization formed by a group of local
businessmen and women whose mission was to rescue, restore,
preserve and protect historic Avenel, a Bedford legacy
and to make this unique landmark available for educational,
social, business and other appropriate community uses.
Almost 200 years have and the vision has remained. Avenel
is one of Bedford's crown jewels that continues to make
history each and every day. |
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From
Roanoke take
460 East to downtown Bedford. At the first traffic light,
turn left and go under the railroad brige and bear right
up Bedford Avenue. Go two blocks to Avenel Avenue. Turn
Left onto Avenel Avenue. The home is on the left.. |
| From
Lynchburg take
221 West to Bedford Middle School (corner of Longwood
Avenue and Peaks of Otter) Turn right onto Peaks Street.
Go one block and turn left onto Avenel Avenue. The home
is on the right. |
| From
Smith Mountain Lake take
122 North to West Main Street in Bedford. Turn left onto
West Main Street, then right at the traffice light. Go
under the railway bridge and bear right up Bedford Avenue.
Go two blocks to Avenel Avenue. Turn Left onto Avenel
Avenue. The home is on the left.. |
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