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Oatlands, Virginia
Country  United States of America
State  Virginia
County Loudoun
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Oatlands is a small place in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town with their own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Oatlands is located along the James Monroe Highway. This road is also known as U.S. Highway 15. The community sits near Goose Creek, a local waterway.

Historic Plantations

Oatlands is famous for its historic plantations. These large estates played an important role in the area's past.

Oatlands Plantation

The most well-known spot in the community is Oatlands Plantation. This historic estate has a beautiful mansion and gardens. It is a popular place for visitors to learn about history.

Oak Hill

Just a few miles south of Oatlands is another important plantation called Oak Hill. This was once the home of James Monroe. He was the fifth President of the United States.

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