National Register of Historic Places
Spence's Point
Spence's Point is a historic place in Westmoreland, Westmoreland County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000991.
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Spence's Point
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About this place
What is Spence's Point?
Spence's Point is a historic estate on the Potomac River near Westmoreland, Virginia. Also known as the John R. Dos Passos Farm, it was the home of writer John Dos Passos (1896–1970) for the last 25 years of his life. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Spence's Point
- City
- Westmoreland
- County
- Westmoreland County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- November 11, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000991
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.08497, -76.56361
When was Spence's Point listed on the National Register?
Spence's Point was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
Where is Spence's Point located?
Spence's Point is located in Westmoreland, Westmoreland County, Virginia at approximately 38.08497, -76.56361. See the map above.
Is Spence's Point a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Spence's Point is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.