Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington Birthplace Site
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1732.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 10.988′ N, 76° 55.094′ W. Marker was in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker was on Popes Creek Road. The marker is on the grounds of George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Explore a trail network (a few steps from this marker); War in the Chesapeake (a few steps from this marker); “O! say can you see…” (a few steps from this marker); Free to Fight (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Popes Creek Plantation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memorial Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dairy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonial Beach.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.