Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
1. Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County Marker
"Mr. Washington presented to the House, according to order, a bill to prevent hogs running at large within the Town of Winchester or limits thereof."
On July 24, 1758, the freeholders of Frederick County elected George Washington as their representative to Virginia's House of Burgesses. He had "treated them well, pouring out barrels of rum, wine, and beer into their bumpers on Election Day."
During his terms as Burgess from Frederick County, local historians can find only one bit of legislation affecting the Town of Winchester, which he sponsored on March 1, 1761 which was to prevent hogs from running through the streets of Winchester to prevent contamination of the drinking water.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1761.
Location. 39° 10.953′ N, 78° 10.042′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It can be reached from West Cork Street (Route 50) just east of South Braddock Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 W Cork St, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. 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: Cannon Used by George Washington (a few steps from this marker); Braddock Cannon
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Braddock Street Methodist Church (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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Col. James Wood, the founder of Winchester, was carried through the streets when George Washington was elected Frederick County's representative to the House of Burgesses on July 24, 1758.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
2. Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
