Mount Vernon near Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Tomb of Washington
Site & materials specified
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Washington’s Will
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places.
Location. 38° 42.416′ N, 77° 5.472′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker can be reached from the intersection of George Washington Memorial Parkway and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria VA 22309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sunrise to Sunset (a few steps from this marker); Slave Cabin (a few steps from this marker); George Washington's Forest (a few steps from this marker); Other Useful Resources (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Animals (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creatures in the Forest (about 300 feet away); The Old Vault (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. See the Old Vault and the New Tomb of George and Martha Washington.
Also see . . . George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. (Submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,517 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2019. Photos: 1. submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2010, by Heather Renz of Redmond, Oregon. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.