sherwood forest plantation
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Sherwood
Forest Plantation
Location: 18 miles west of Williamsburg and 35 miles east of Richmond on Virginia
Route 5, 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway. The plantation is three miles east
of the Charles City County Courthouse.
Constructed: circa 1730
History: ----
Associated Surnames: Harrison, Tyler
Associated Free White Names
- (late 1700's) William Henry Harrison: owner; 9th U.S. President; inherited
the plantation in the late 18th century
- (1842-1862) John Tyler: owner; 10th U.S. President; purchased manor
in 1842; occupation of manor1842 - 1862
Associated Black Slave Names
Agriculture
Description of Associated Architecture
- Main House: Known to be the longest frame house in America, it is over
300 feet long. Elegantly restored and furnished with Tyler's possessions to reflect
the lifestyle of this mid-19th century family. Beautifully wooded landscape and
original six outbuildings surround the home.
- Outbuildings: The original 17th century tobacco barn, garden house,
milk house, smoke house, law office and kitchen/laundry comprise one of the few
complete plantation yards in America
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