X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Sherwood Forest Plantation


Harrison Tyler

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of U.S. President John Tyler, owner of Sherwood Forest Plantation

John Tyler House

Sherwood Forest Plantation, in Charles City County, Virginia, homestead of U.S. Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, listed on NRHP as John Tyler House

Sherwood Forest Plantation

In 1842 President John Tyler bought "Walnut Grove" from Collier Minge, his cousin and a local planter, and renamed the plantation "Sherwood Forest," as he likened himself to the story of Robin Hood regarding the Whig party.



see also