Near Oak Grove in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Burial Ground
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
1. The Burial Ground Marker
The cemetery today bears no resemblance to the cemetery George Washington visited during his youth. In 1930, the Wakefield National Memorial Association constructed the wall around the grounds, consolidated the graves into a single casket, and interred the remains in a rebuilt vault.
Erected by George Washington Birthplace National Monument, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.
Location. 38° 11.781′ N, 76° 55.877′ W. Marker is near Oak Grove, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on Bridge Creek Road west of Popes Creek Road (Virginia Route 204). Turn left at the obelisk. The burial ground is a ways on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colonial Beach VA 22443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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More about this marker. This interpretive panel contains a large black-and-white panoramic photograph captioned, “the cemetery during landscaping in 1930” and a two-color rendition of the Washington crest.
Also see . . . George Washington Birthplace National Monument. A website of the National Park Service. (Submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
2. The Burial Ground and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
3. Inside the Enclosure
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
4. Shaded Gravel Walkway to the Burial Ground
This marker is in the distance, just to the right in the entrance to the enclosure.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
5. In memory of Captain Augustine Washington
Died April 12th 1743.
and of his first wife Jane Butler
Born at Pope's Creek Virginia
December 21, 1699. Died there November 24, 1729.
And of his second wife Mary Ball
the mother of George Washington
She was born in Lancaster County Virginia in 1708. Died August 25, 1789. Buried at Fredericksburg Virginia
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
6. In memory of Captain John Washington
Born in Washington Parish in 1661
A Vestryman of this Parish He died near this spot in February of the year 169?
and of his wife Ann Wickliffe
She departed this life in the year 1704.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
7. In memory of Colonel Augustine Washington
Ann Aylett
She was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia Died at Wakefield in April 1774
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
8. In Memory of the American Kindred and Children
Their remains repose here beneath but their names as once here inscribed have been effaced by the relentless hand of Time.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
9. Here Lyeth the Body of John Washington
aged 10 years 10 months
also Mildred Washington eldest daughter
to said Washington who departed ye 1st of August 1696 aged 6 months
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
10. Here lyes y body of Jane Wife of Augustine Washington
Who left behind her two Sons & one daughter
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
11. Closeup of Emblem on the Center Grave
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
12. George Washington's Birthplace National Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina.
