Poplar Forest

Poplar Forest
Poplar Forest, designed by Thomas Jefferson
Poplar Forest is located in Virginia
Poplar Forest
Poplar Forest is located in the United States
Poplar Forest
Map
Interactive map showing the location of Poplar Forest
Location1776 Poplar Forest Parkway,
Lynchburg, Virginia[2]
Coordinates37°20′53.736″N 79°15′53.8194″W / 37.34826000°N 79.264949833°W / 37.34826000; -79.264949833
Built1806–1826
ArchitectThomas Jefferson
Websitewww.poplarforest.org
NRHP reference No.69000223
VLR No.009-0027
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 12, 1969[4]
Designated NHLNovember 11, 1971[3]
Designated VLRMay 13, 1969[1]

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.

Poplar Forest was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971 and is now operated as a historic house museum by the nonprofit Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest. The corporation is also responsible for the ongoing archaeological study and restoration work at the property. The Corporation celebrated the completed restoration of Jefferson's villa retreat in April 2023.

  1. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  2. ^ "Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest: Map and Directions". webpage. Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Archived from the original on June 8, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2008.
  3. ^ "Poplar Forest". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on January 9, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.