Henry Piper Farm
Located behind what is now known as ‘Bloody Lane’ lies the HenryPiper Farm.
Henry Piper married Elizabeth in 1822 and purchased their tenanted Farm in 1854.
Mr Piper, known as ‘Stovepipe’ after his fondness for hats was to have six children and was an avowed a Unionist despite owning slaves.
On the afternoon of the 15th the Piper family were visited by Generals D H Hill and J Longstreet who dined there. Following the generals advice they left for their safety to his brothers mill.
Upon their return they found the farm damaged and the stock gone. A claim for $2488.85 damages was submitted, but apparently in vain.
The farm was purchased by the park authority in 1964 for $75000.
The present farm building according to the Library of Congress is very different to the 1862 version.
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I have found a lovely picture of the property in 1864 following the addition of the corner wing.
Therefore the building is based on this without the extension.
I have also built, as this is a smaller property, the slave and kitchen house.
Hopefully, there will be room for the barn, a much smaller and less ornate building than the one that stands now.
Lots to do
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