Green Springs (Trevilians, Virginia) facts for kids
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Green Springs
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Green Springs, HABS Photo, 1984
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 0.2 mi. S of VA 617 and 1.5 mi. SW of jct. with VA 640, near Trevilians, Virginia |
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| Area | 640 acres (260 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001406 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 30, 1972 |
Green Springs is a historic home built in the late 1700s in Louisa County, Virginia. It was named after the natural mineral springs found nearby. This special property is part of a larger area known as the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District.
This district is famous for its very fertile land. It has many old farms and plantations from the 1700s and 1800s. The entire district covers about 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) and is protected to keep its natural beauty.
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Exploring the Green Springs House
The main house at Green Springs is a two-story building made of wood. It has a simple design inside. Unlike many Virginia homes, it does not have a central hallway. Instead, it has four main rooms on the first floor.
The stairs are tucked away in a small space at the back of the house. The two front rooms each have their own entrance. Over the years, some parts were added to the house. This includes a shed-roof addition at the back and another two-story addition on the west side.
Inside the Historic Home
The inside of Green Springs still has its original wooden details. These details use simple shapes and patterns. The property also has other old buildings. These include barns and other smaller buildings that were used for different purposes.
The Morris Family History
The land for Green Springs was first put together by Sylvanus Morris. His son, Richard Morris, then developed the property. Richard Morris lived from about 1740 to 1821. He owned about 1,746 acres (707 ha) of land near the mineral springs.
Richard Morris's Public Service
Colonel Richard Morris was an important person in his community. He held several public jobs. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1788. This was a group of elected officials who helped make laws for Virginia.
Richard Morris also ran a small resort at Green Springs. This resort had two houses, an icehouse, and other buildings. It also had servant quarters and a blacksmith shop. However, his son, James Maury Morris, later stopped using these resort buildings.
Green Springs: A National Treasure
Green Springs was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1972. This means it is recognized as an important historical site in the United States. It is also a key part of the larger Green Springs National Historic Landmark District.
