VA-V21 President Tylers Home

Marker text: PRESIDENT TYLER'S HOME

Just to the south is Sherwood Forest, where President John Tyler lived after his retirement from the presidency until his death in 1862. He bought the place in 1842 and came to it as his home in March, 1845. Here Tyler, with his young second wife, entertained much and raised another large family. The house, well-furnished, was damaged in the war period, 1862-65.

Virginia Conservation Commission, 1937