Spence's Point
Spence's Point (John Roderigo Dos Passos House) | |
Spence's Point in 1971 | |
| 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 |
| VLR No. | 096-0022 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated NHL | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | February 20, 1973 |
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.