National Register of Historic Places
Poplar Forest
Poplar Forest is a historic place in Lynchburg, Bedford County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000223.
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Poplar Forest
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About this place
What is Poplar Forest?
Poplar Forest is a plantation and retreat home in Forest, Virginia, United States, that belonged to Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father and third U.S. president. Jefferson inherited the property in 1773 and began designing and working on his retreat home in 1806. While Jefferson is the most famous individual associated with the property, it had several owners before being purchased for restoration, preservation, and exhibition in 1984.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Poplar Forest
- City
- Lynchburg
- County
- Bedford County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- November 12, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000223
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.34995, -79.27184
When was Poplar Forest listed on the National Register?
Poplar Forest was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1969.
Where is Poplar Forest located?
Poplar Forest is located in Lynchburg, Bedford County, Virginia at approximately 37.34995, -79.27184. See the map above.
Is Poplar Forest a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Poplar Forest is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.