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Vine Forest
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Front of the house
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| Location | U.S. Route 11, 2 miles west of Natural Bridge, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°WCoordinates: 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°W |
| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1806 |
| Architect | Curtis Walton |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference # | 91001084 |
| VLR # | 081-0207 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1991 |
| Designated VLR | June 19, 1991 |
Vine Forest, also known as Forest Oaks and Forest Tavern, is a historic home located near Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1806, and is a 2 1/2-story, Federal style brick dwelling. It was enlarged about 1812 and substantial Colonial Revival additions and alterations were made in 1916. Two-story frame wings and a two-story rear verandah were added in 1916. The interior features a two-story center hall with a full arched ceiling. The property also includes three contributing guest houses.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.