Culpeper in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 17, 2021

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription.
In 1749 at the age of 17, George Washington received a commission from the College of William & Mary to become Surveyor for the newly formed Culpeper County, his first surveying job.

He is shown here with a "circumferentor", a surveying compass with perpendicular sights attached to a tripod.

Erected 2017 by Mullany Art Studios for Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Exploration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 38° 28.44′ N, 77° 59.761′ W. Marker is in Culpeper, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is at the intersection of West Cameron Street and North Main Street (U.S. 522), on the left when traveling west on West Cameron Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 N Main St, Culpeper VA 22701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It

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is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: The Gallant Pelham (within shouting distance of this marker); “Gallant” Pelham’s Last Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Culpeper's Original Courthouses, The Stamp Act, and The Culpeper Resolves (within shouting distance of this marker); William "Extra Billy" Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Eppa Rixey Boyhood Home (about 500 feet away); The Blair Property and Sugar Bottom (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Culpeper.

Another marker is no longer nearby. A.P. Hill's Boyhood Home (was within shouting

George Washington Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 17, 2021

2. George Washington Mural

distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.