Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Lynchburg Virginia Historic Site

Name	Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Address	1548 Bateman Bridge Road Forest, VA 24551
Brief Description	Thomas Jefferson's plantation and secluded retreat home.
Type	Attraction
Category	Historic Site
Description	Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's plantation and secluded retreat home, now a National Historic Landmark. Designed during the second term of his presidency, Jefferson sojourned to Poplar Forest in his retirement to find rest and leisure, rekindle his creativity, spend time with his grandchildren and escape the crowds at Monticello. Undergoing award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours and special events.
Phone 1	(434) 525-1806
Email	media@poplarforest.org
Handicapped Accessible	No
Time Allowance	2-3 hours
Website	www.poplarforest.org
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Last Updated	6/23/2011
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Rating	Comments	Demographics	Created
Very Good	Very interesting piece of history. Was neat to see another home by Jefferson and the transformations it has gone through over the years. Now restored to it's original state, they have left evidence of how it was altered by the other owners.	Middle age female	06-29-10
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