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STAGVILLE
Plantation Durham, North Carolina |
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| PLANTATION NAME: | Stagville |
| ASSOCIATED LINK(s): | http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/do/stagvill/ |
| OWNER: | Bennehan-Cameron Families |
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| ASSOCIATED SURNAMES: | Bennehan |
| Cameron | |
| HISTORY: |
Located in Durham, Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totalled approximately 900 slaves and almost 30,000 acres by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American community, by allowing visitors to guide themselves around its extensive grounds. In addition, Stagville offers the public many learning opportunities. |
| SLAVE POPULATION: | 900 slaves |
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