Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
USA /
Virginia /
Forest /
Bateman Bridge Road, 1548
World
/ USA
/ Virginia
/ Forest
World / United States / Virginia
museum, house, presidential residence, plantation, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic Landmark
www.poplarforest.org/
This was Thomas Jefferson's summer home, modeled in the style of his more famous Monticello. It was acquired by a historical society and has been in the process of restoration for many years. It lies in a beautiful country setting and is open for tours year-round.
The house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally built from 1806 to 1826.
This was Thomas Jefferson's summer home, modeled in the style of his more famous Monticello. It was acquired by a historical society and has been in the process of restoration for many years. It lies in a beautiful country setting and is open for tours year-round.
The house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally built from 1806 to 1826.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poplar_Forest
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Coordinates: 37°21'9"N 79°15'59"W
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