Near Lancaster in Lancaster County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Washington’s Mother
Erected 1950 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number J-80.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.
Location. 37° 47.616′ N, 76° 31.194′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, Virginia, in Lancaster County. Marker is on Mary Ball Road (Virginia Route 3) just east of Morattico Road (County Route 622), on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster VA 22503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Mary’s White Chapel (approx. one mile away); Bewdley (approx. 2.8 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); St. Mary’s Whitechapel (approx. 3.7 miles away); Queenstown (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lancaster County / Richmond County (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,678 times since then and 167 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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