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John Tyler
Presidential Places

John Tyler

Sherwood Forest

Map: sherwoodforest.org

Description: Sherwood Forest was the retirement estate of John Tyler. Sherwood Forest is privately owned and maintained by President Tyler's grandson and his family, who still reside at the estate. The house is open to the public and is filled with family artifacts and was the home of Tyler descendants for over one-hundred-fifty years.

Address: 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway; Charles City, VA 23030

Phone Number: (804) 829-5377

Hours of Operation: Tours given daily, 9 a m. to 5 p.m, year-round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Credit: "Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with Presidents of the United States" by William G. Clotworthy


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