Green Springs National Historic Landmark District

The Green Springs National Historic Landmark District spans 14,000 acres of fertile agricultural land with 250 original structures from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The district developed from a Quaker settlement in the 1720s on Camp Creek, followed by families from Hanover County establishing major farms through generations.

The collection of buildings includes manor houses, barns, and St. John's Chapel, constructed in 1888 in Carpenter Gothic style by local families.

The district remains privately owned but visitors can view the historical structures and agricultural landscapes from public roads throughout the area.

Volcanic activity 600 million years ago created mineral deposits of vermiculite and heavy clay soil that supports continuous farming for over two centuries.

Location: Virginia

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.02310,-78.16530

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:09