Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Archeology at Popes Creek
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
1. Archeology at Popes Creek Marker
After generations of uncertainty about the location of the main plantation house, archeologists excavated its foundations in 1936. They discovered a house built in many phases. At the time of George Washington's birth, probably only the central portion of the house existed. The addition of the wings - the last built in the 1760s - expanded the house to the dimensions you see marked on the ground before you.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 11.126′ N, 76° 54.987′ W. Marker was in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. It could be reached from Popes Creek Road. The marker is at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, one of our National Parks. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on Virginia’s Northern Neck. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Significance of a Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Dairy (within shouting distance of this marker); More than a Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Constructing a Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Connected by Commerce (about 400 feet away); The Tidewater Gentry
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
2. Archeology at Popes Creek Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Memorial Area (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); George Washingtons Birthplace (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Popes Creek Plantation (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Artery of Commerce (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Historic Area (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Website of the National Park Service. (Submitted on August 8, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina.)
Additional keywords. Augustine Washington, George Washington
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
3. Inset of Archeology at Popes Creek Marker
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
4. Archeology at Popes Creek Marker
The Replica Colonial House and Kitchen are in the Background.
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
5. George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on October 20, 2020, by David Lassman of Waldorf, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
