Near Boonsboro in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1732
Milestones in the Life of Washington
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2020
1732: Born, Westmoreland Co. VA.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 39° 29.956′ N, 77° 37.397′ W. Marker is near Boonsboro, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Appalachian Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6620 Zittlestown Road, Boonsboro MD 21713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1749 / 1753-58 (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 1759 / 1758-74 (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 1774 / 1775 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Washington Monument (about 400 feet away); The First Completed Monument Dedicated to the Memory of George Washington (about 500 feet away); 1776 / 1777 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonsboro.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.