Green Springs

Green Springs is a historic district in Louisa County with thousands of acres of rolling pastureland and fertile soil that stands out from the rocky woodland surrounding it. The area holds several plantation houses and farm buildings from different periods scattered across the property.

Tidewater families began settling the area in the 1720s and later named it after a mineral spring that operated as a spa during the 1700s. This early establishment by coastal families shaped the region's character for the following centuries.

The houses here reflect the architectural choices of wealthy families across generations, with buildings that span from the 1700s through the 20th century. The way properties are arranged across the landscape shows how families shaped their surroundings over time.

Most houses here are private residences, but you can see the historical structures and landscape clearly from public roads. Driving through the area works well since sites are spread across a large region.

This area became the first rural landmark district in the entire nation when officially recognized in 1974. This recognition was groundbreaking since previous monuments had focused on individual buildings rather than entire landscapes.