Buckingham County 1856: Physic Springs Farm

In 1856, something was stirring in Buckingham County. A significant number of valuable Buckingham farms and other businesses were advertised for sale in the Richmond newspapers.  Did sellers attempt to take advantage of a strong market?  Did they anticipate a dip? Was the climate in Buckingham shifting towards increasing industry, making those properties more valuable? … Continue reading Buckingham County 1856: Physic Springs Farm