Episode 2 of 4

Suppression at Belmont Plantation

When
August 23, 1831
Where
Belmont Plantation, Southampton County
Part of
Nat Turner's slave rebellion breaks out in Southampton County

State and federal troops suppressed Turner's remaining force at Belmont Plantation on August 23, 1831, ending the active rebellion.

The rebellion was effectively suppressed within a few days at Belmont Plantation on the morning of August 23, 1831. Despite the suppression, Turner survived in hiding for approximately ten weeks, remaining in Southampton County near his deceased owner's farm.

Sources

  1. Nat Turner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. Nat Turner's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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