History of Middleburg, VA

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When Was Middleburg Founded?

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The town was established in 1787 by American Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman, Leven Powell. He purchased the land for Middleburg at $2.50 per acre in 1763 from Joseph Chinn, a first cousin of George Washington.

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What is Middleburg Known For?

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Middleburg is known as the "Nation's Horse and Hunt Capital" for its fox hunting, steeplechases, and large estates. Today it is home to equestrian traditions: Middleburg Hunt Review (a mile long Christmas day parade), equestrian events (Gold Cup held in the neighboring town of The Plains) and much more.

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Prominent Residents?

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The Mystique of Middleburg and its surrounding estates have captivated many well-known personalities from the Kennedys, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Wagner, and Oliver North - all of whom have called Middleburg home. JFK held multiple press conferences in the historic Red Fox Inn during his presidency and his family called their Middleburg estate home until 1994. To this day, Middleburg is home to grand stone entrances of massive estates with names such as "The Meadows" or "Heathfield" that belong to families such as the Firestones, Mellons, and Marriotts.

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Tell Me More About The Salamander Resort & Spa...

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The charismatic Forbes Five-Star resort features 168 guest rooms and suites all with scenic views of the countryside. The Salamander has built one of the finest equestrian facilities and programs in the country with 25 on-site acres dedicated to riding and a 14,000-square-foot stable. The resort boasts a robust culinary kitchen, multiple restaurants and offers plenty family activities such as zip lining, tennis, nature hikes, archery, equestrian activities, putting green, indoor and outdoor pool and a 23,000 square foot spa and gym. Sheila Johnson, a Middleburg resident and co-founder of BET, created the Salamander Hotel and Resort to share Middleburg's charm with the world. She is also the first African-American woman to attain a net worth of at least one billion dollars.