Mount Vernon near Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington's Forest
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2019
1. George Washington's Forest Marker
In the 18th century, George Washington's Mount Vernon property included Dogue Run Farm, Muddy Hole Farm, River Farm, Union Farm, and Mansion House Farm, where you are now. As the map illustrates, more than half of this 8,000-acre property was native woodland. The Forest Trail and surrounding area represent a small example of that great expanse.
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Explore the Forest Trail and discover:
The forest's importance to the Mount Vernon plantation
What type of animals and birds inhabited the wooded areas during Washington's time
Who lived here before the Washington family
What type of activities took place in the forest
What grew in the forest
How the forest changed in the past 200 years
and much more!
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 38° 42.427′ N, 77° 5.478′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Mount Vernon. It can be reached from the intersection of Mount Vernon Highway (Virginia Route 235) and George Washington Memorial
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sunrise to Sunset (a few steps from this marker); Tomb of Washington (a few steps from this marker); Other Useful Resources (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); Creatures in the Forest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
More about this marker. Marker features a map, circa 1793, of George Washington's five farms.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 9, 2025
2. George Washington's Forest Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2019
3. George Washington's Forest Entrance
The marker (not in the picture) is to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
