Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Lynchburg

Name: Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Address: 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Lynchburg, 24551-4239, United States
Telephone: +1 434-534-8120

#22 among attractions in Lynchburg

Top attraction, Architecture, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Poplar Forest is a plantation and plantation house in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson designed the plantation and used the property as a private retreat and a revenue-generating plantation. Jefferson inherited the property in 1773 and began designing and working on the plantation 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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1806 (218 years ago)Coordinates: 37°20'52"N, 79°15'52"W

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1542 Bateman Bridge RdLynchburg 24551-4239 United States

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+1 434-534-8120

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Day trips

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LaHaye Ice Center, River Ridge Mall, Bank of the James Stadium, Thomas Road Baptist Church.

5.1 miE
Sport venue, Game and entertainment center, Sport
LaHaye Ice Center, Lynchburg
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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6.3 miNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Bank of the James Stadium, Lynchburg
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5.1 miE
Jerry Falwell, Church
Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg
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4.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sandusky House, Lynchburg
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Universities and schools
Lynchburg College, Lynchburg
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Memorial
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5.7 miNE
37°23'53"N • 79°10'58"W
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37°22'39"N • 79°11'8"W
Chestnut Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
123 min walk • Church
6.5 miNE
37°25'7"N • 79°11'14"W
Awareness Garden, Lynchburg
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Church
South River Friends Meetinghouse, Lynchburg
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