Near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

By Craig Swain, July 1, 2007

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. On August 5 and 6, 1785, and again June 30 and July 1, 1791, was the guest of Thomas Johnson at the latter's manorial residence which stood on the site of the present farm house, about 150 yards east of this point. Thomas Johnson, a member of the Continental Congress from Maryland, on June 15, 1775 nominated Washington for commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Johnson later became the first governor of Maryland.

Erected by George Washington Bicentennial Committee of Frederick County.

Marker series. This marker is included in the George Washington Slept Here marker series.

Location. 39° 28.103′ N, 77° 24.097′ W. Marker is near Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) and Willow Road, on the right when traveling north on Catoctin Mountain Highway. Touch for map. The marker is located at a pull off the divided highway which connects to a private entrance to the farm. Marker is in this post office area: Frederick MD 21701, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richfield (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Richfield (within

George Washington Marker and CW Trails Marker Alongside the Highway image. Click for full size.

By Craig Swain, July 1, 2007

2. George Washington Marker and CW Trails Marker Alongside the Highway

shouting distance of this marker); Watercress Farming (approx. 1.8 miles away); Boiler House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Welcome to Fountain Rock Lime Kilns (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Quarry (approx. 1.9 miles away); Working the Kilns (approx. 1.9 miles away); Inside the Kiln (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Categories. • Notable Persons • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary •

By Craig Swain, July 1, 2007

3. Richfield

The farm house mentioned is currently a private estate standing on a knoll behind a mask of trees.

By Allen C. Browne, July 5, 2010

4. Richfield

By Allen C. Browne, July 5, 2010

5. Richfield

The house George Washington Slept in twice burned down on May 22, 1818. It was replaced by an Italianate house that stood here during the Civil War and was the birthplace of Admiral Schley, the Hero of Santiago. That house was destroyed by a tornado in 1929 and was substantially rebuilt in the same style.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,908 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.