The oldest section of the "Big House" was built between the years 1804–1807, and is a two-story, four-bay, Late Federal style frame dwelling.

A later two-story, four-bay, brick Greek Revival style dwelling was built beside the original structure in the mid-19th century.

Green River Plantation was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

[1] The plantation house and surrounding grounds are a private residence but are open for historic tours with reservation.

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