Poplar Forest - Forest, Virginia
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vhasler
N 37° 20.838 W 079° 15.966
17S E 653577 N 4134810
Poplar Forest, named for a stand of trees, is the octagonal shaped retreat designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Waymark Code: WMBC8V
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2011
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Thomas Jefferson designed more buildings than Monticello. When Monticello became too crowded or the British were pursuing him, he retreated to this 4000+ acre Poplar Forest plantation. The octagonal brick house at Poplar Forest was built in 1806 with features of his own liking (and some common with Monticello): skylight, alcove bed, large windows, terrace deck (which could collect rainwater).
Poplar Forest is open to the public seven days a week, March 15 through December 15 (closed Thanksgiving Day) between 10AM to 4PM. Admission for the house tour is $14 for adults. The non-profit website with further visit information is given below as a link.