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Woodlawn Plantation

Woodlawn Plantation is a historic place in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000792.

Alexandria, Fairfax County, VirginiaListed February 26, 1970NRIS #70000792★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Woodlawn Plantation?

Woodlawn is a historic house located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Originally a part of Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic plantation estate, it was subdivided in the 19th century by abolitionists to demonstrate the viability of a free labor system. The address is now 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia, but due to expansion of Fort Belvoir and reconstruction of historic Route 1, access is via Woodlawn Road slightly south of Jeff Todd Way/State Route 235. The house is a designated National Historic Landmark, primarily for its association with the Washington family, but also for the role it played in the historic preservation movement. It is now a museum property owned and managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Woodlawn Plantation
City
Alexandria
County
Fairfax County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
February 26, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000792
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.71614, -77.13619
When was Woodlawn Plantation listed on the National Register?

Woodlawn Plantation was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1970.

Where is Woodlawn Plantation located?

Woodlawn Plantation is located in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia at approximately 38.71614, -77.13619. See the map above.

Is Woodlawn Plantation a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Woodlawn Plantation is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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