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Poplar Forest

Forest Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 21' 58.526964", -79° 15' 39.545352"
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A mile and a half south is Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's Bedford estate. He came here in June, 1781, after his term as governor expired, and while here was thrown from a horse and injured. During his recovery he wrote his Notes on Virginia.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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