The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24
LARGE TRACT OF UNIMPRovED LAND IN
N MARKET.
The undersigned offer for sale privately about
44OO ACRES OF LAND,

The undersigned offer for sale privately about
44OO ACRES OF LAND,
lying in the southeastern portion of Augusta county
about Is miles from Staunton, miles from Waynes-
boro', and miles from Fishersville, and adjoining
the valuable Wooden Factory property of Rankin l.
Co., and known the Kennedy Furnace tract
This land lies in the mineral belt which extends
along the foot of the Blue Ridge, having Mt Tory
ore bank the northeast and Bear ore bank on the
Southwest. Surface iron ore can be found for DIS
of five six miles at the base OF the mountain
and the foot hills, and In several places small
cavationS have been made for a few feet in depth
and the ore used.
The Shenandoah Valley R. R., now nearly COM
pleted from Waynesboro to Philadelphia, will when
extended southwark pass through or very near this
tract.
In 1852 Alexander Patterson mined and shipped
about tons of manganese from this land and since
that time manganese has been discovered on the
surface in several places parallel with the iron
At foot of of the hills which iron has
been mined issues astrong Chalybeate spring which
has been visited every summer for the last thirty
forty years by persons from the nelgnpornood, Ell
fecting some remarkable cures, and always bene1-
cial to the sick who attended it,
There are three large mountain streams running
through this land, affordfng waterpower suT1c1ent
for driving machinery and besides there are sever
al smaller streams.
In 1872 small furnace was built on one of these
streams and operated a short time. The stack has
been torn down and removed.
Although this land lies at the base of the Blue
Ridge, fully half of 1t is level land, and the other
half, or mountain part the rise Is so gradual and
hills so smooth that wagon and team can be driv-
en- to almost any part OF 1t, and most or 1t
all of 1t suited for grazing.
The improvements consist OF TWO STORY DWELL
ING HOUSE, containing five rooms, and an clubhouse
used a stable and barn, and about quarter of a
mile from the dwelling hodse is tolerabe log house,
containing two rooms.
About ten or fifteen Of this land is cleared
and in cultivation. The balance is in Its original
growth Of pine and oak, with numerous excellent
springs at convenient distance on the tract.
1t is not only mineral property that its value
consists 1t would make one of the finest sheep
ranches in Virginia. with advantages far superior to
the of Colorado. for 1t ample water
and shade, proximity to market and an eQuable and
healthy climate With the undergrowth cleared
away, which could be done at comparatively small
COST most Of would be of moderately easy cultiva
tion producing corn, rye, OATS tobacco and all kinds
of vegetables, and some of 1t is well adapted to the
growth of wheat. 1t has been long used an excel
lent range for CATTLE and with proper attention from
5000 to 5000 sheep could be protably handled it,
Apples, peaches and grapes could be grownto great
perfection on it..
From fifteen to twenty moderate sized farms could
be formed out of this property and so located as to
have to ample water. To colony desiring to
possess and locate land in its primitive stateand
improve it, there is no better property for the price
in market.
As the undersigned are engaged in other pursuits
which REQUIRE ali their attention and capital this
land be purchased at very low price, taking 1t
as whole; and colony wishing to get homes at
small prices, parties desiring to 60 into sheep
raising, a great bargain be purchased. AS to
terms any other information, letters should be
addressed, or application made to
B.M. ELLIS, Fishersville Va.
S. M. YoST, Staunton, Va
GALE OF A VALUABLE AND dlGdL1
y PRODUCTIVE VALLEY FARM
We offer for sale privately that excellent and high
y productive plantation situated two miles north Of
Fishersville and five and half from Staunton.
THE FARM CONTAINS 2Ss ACRES
of as fine land as can be found In the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has carefully cultivated
and the greater part is now covered with heavy sod
ALI of it is smooth free from rocks being on soap
stone formation, and easily titled by machinery
Some sixty in timber, and the entire place
Is well watered with running streams. The improve
ments consist of a
BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
containing u rooms and arranged with all convent
ence &C. In addition there is also frame building
large barn. stable and all necessary out houses.
This place is susceptible of division, and would
make two excellent farms of 100 and 1873 acres
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above.
No l. containing 11s ACRES Of choice SOIL well wa
tered, with comfortable improvements.
No. contains 100 ACRES nearly all cleared, and
in fine condition.
These lands are situated in an excellent neighbor-
hood within two miles of Fishersville Depot, conve
nient to churches schools, &C.
TERMS liberal, and can be aScerta1ned by app1ca-
ton to the undersigned.
J. G. BELL,
DAVID s. BELL,
feb 27 FisherSytlle Va
VALUABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE.
offer for sale privately my farm on Middle River
near Mount Meridian, adjoining the farm OF Robt.
Harnsberger and others, and containing
400 ACRES.
The land is Of fine quality and very productive
The improvements are good, comprising BRICK
HOUSE &C. This Is one of the most valuable estates
in the Valley, and can be divided into two three
excellent farms. For information as to terms &c.
Address s. H. WALKER,
Mt Meridian, Augusta co, Va.
may 20-tf
NOR SALE OR RENT-One of the most desirable
residences In the city, situated on the corner