Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Lynchburg,  Virginia

Jefferson era Tulip Poplar
We have signed a licensing agreement with Poplar Forest, and have been given access to a limited amount of Jefferson-era Tulip Poplar from two sources. In 2000, one of the original Jefferson era Poplar trees that grew in front of the house had to be removed. The foundation then had the tree sawn into lumber and are now using this lumber in the reconstuction of the house. 
The second source of Jefferson-era Tulip Poplar comes from framing lumber that was used in the rebuilding of the house, after it was severely damaged by fire in 1846. This lumber was gleaned from trees on the property and pit sawn on site.