Spence's Point (John Roderigo Dos Passos House) | |
.jpg) Spence's Point in 1971 | |
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| Location | On Sandy Point Neck, off VA 749, Westmoreland, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°05′13″N 76°33′46″W / 38.08694°N 76.56278°W |
| Area | 1,800 acres (730 ha) |
| Built | 1806; 1942 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000991[1] |
| VLR No. | 096-0022 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated NHL | November 11, 1971[3] |
| Designated VLR | February 20, 1973[2] |
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.[3][4]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ a b "Spence's Point (John Roderigo Dos Passos House)". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved April 21, 2008.
- ^ Robert S. Gamble (June 17, 1971), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: John R. Dos Passos Farm / Spence's Point (pdf), National Park Service and Accompanying three photos, exterior, from 1971 (32 KB)