Poplar Forest
Poplar Forest | |
Poplar Forest, designed by Thomas Jefferson | |
Interactive map showing the location of Poplar Forest | |
| Location | 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°20′53.736″N 79°15′53.8194″W / 37.34826000°N 79.264949833°W |
| Built | 1806–1826 |
| Architect | Thomas Jefferson |
| Website | www |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000223 |
| VLR No. | 009-0027 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 12, 1969 |
| Designated NHL | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | May 13, 1969 |
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.