Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 25, 2021

1. George Washington's Mount Vernon Marker

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George Washington's skill as a general helped secure our independence, and his leadership as our first president shaped this new nation. Still today, his enduring legacy continues to inspire.

After falling to disrepair following his death in 1799, this historic property was rescued by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association who opened it to the public in 1860. It is now the most visited historic home in America.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 38° 42.627′ N, 77° 5.19′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on George Washington Memorial Parkway, 0.1 miles east of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 235), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon VA 22121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Texas Gate" (a few steps from this marker); a

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different marker also named "The Texas Gate" (a few steps from this marker); Origin of the Purple Heart Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Gateway to the Nation's Capital (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington's Landscape Design (about 600 feet away); Bowling Green (about 600 feet away); Upper Garden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 25, 2021

2. George Washington's Mount Vernon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.