Green Springs (Trevilians, Virginia)
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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 1746 acres (706.6 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 14000 acres (5,665.6 ha) under scenic easement protection.
in 1788. Morris operated a small resort at the Green Springs with two houses, an icehouse, servants' quarters, a blacksmith shop and utility buildings, which were abandoned by Richard's son and heir James Maury Morris.
Green Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
on June 30, 1972. It is a component of the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District
.
Louisa County, Virginia
Louisa County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 33,153. The county seat is Louisa.- History :...
assembled by Sylvanus Morris. His son Richard (c.1740-1821) developed 1746 acres (706.6 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
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
district, comprising about 14000 acres (5,665.6 ha) under scenic easement protection.
Description
The main house is a two story frame structure with a compact plan. The house forgoes the typical Virginia central-hall plan, employing instead a simple four-room plan on the main floor, with the stairs relegated to a small space at the rear. The two front rooms each have their own entry in the five-bay main elevation. The rear has received a shed-roofed addition, and a two-story frame addition has been added on the west side of the house. The interior features its original woodwork, using simple shapes and patterns. The property includes a number of barns and other dependencies.The Morris family
Colonel Richard Morris held a number of public offices, including Commissary for the Commonwealth, and was a member of the Virginia House of DelegatesVirginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
in 1788. Morris operated a small resort at the Green Springs with two houses, an icehouse, servants' quarters, a blacksmith shop and utility buildings, which were abandoned by Richard's son and heir James Maury Morris.
Green Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on June 30, 1972. It is a component of the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District is a national historic district in Louisa County, Virginia noted for its concentration of fine rural manor houses and related buildings in an intact agricultural landscape...
.
External links
- Green Springs at the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District (NPS)
- Green Springs (Main House), Near Routes 617 & 15, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at the Historic American Buildings SurveyHistoric American Buildings SurveyThe Historic American Buildings Survey , Historic American Engineering Record , and Historic American Landscapes Survey are programs of the National Park Service established for the purpose of documenting historic places. Records consists of measured drawings, archival photographs, and written...
(HABS) - Green Springs, Barn No. 1, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Barn No. 2, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Corn Crib, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Guest Cottage No. 1, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Guest Cottage No. 2, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Guest Cottage No. 3, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS
- Green Springs, Tenant Houses, Routes 617 & 15 vicinity, Trevilians vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS