Green Springs
National Register of Historic Places

Green Springs

Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia
Listed
June 29, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
72001406

About this property

Green Springs was built in the late 18th century on lands in Louisa County, Virginia assembled by Sylvanus Morris. His son Richard (c.1740-1821) developed 1,746 acres (707 ha) near the mineral springs that gave the property its name and built the two-story frame house. The property stands in an unusually fertile region of central Virginia, surrounded by a number of 18th and 19th century farms and plantations. The district has been designated a National Historic Landmark district, comprising about 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) under scenic easement protection.

Location

Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia
38.00491, -78.18066

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Trevilian Station – Second Day
1864Civil War
4.3 mi
Battle of Trevilian Station – First Day
1864Civil War
4.5 mi
Battle of Trevilian Station (Virginia)
1864Civil War
5.3 mi
Stoneman's Raid: Thompson's Cross Roads (Louisa County, 1863)
1863Civil War
6.2 mi
Engagement at Trevilian Station (Day 2)
1864Civil War
6.6 mi

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When was Green Springs listed on the National Register?

Green Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Green Springs?

Green Springs is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Green Springs?

The period of significance for Green Springs is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1740.

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