Green Springs (Trevilians, Virginia)
Green Springs | |
Green Springs, HABS Photo, 1984 | |
| Location | 0.2 mi. S of VA 617 and 1.5 mi. SW of jct. with VA 640, near Trevilians, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°00′17.63″N 78°10′49.66″W / 38.0048972°N 78.1804611°W |
| Area | 640 acres (260 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001406 |
| VLR No. | 054-0057 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 30, 1972 |
| Designated VLR | May 16, 1972 |
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.