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

Sundries Field

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

1. Sundries Field Marker

Inscription.

"For in the affairs of farming or Planting, more perhaps than in any other, it may justly be said there is a time for all things."
George Washington to John Fairfax, January 1, 1789

In addition to the crops in his rotation plan, George Washington planted smaller quantities of other crops, which he called "sundries" These were used on the plantation and included, flax, pumpkins, and many vegetables.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1789.

Location. 38° 42.309′ N, 77° 5.366′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Mount Vernon. It can be reached from the intersection of George Washington Memorial Parkway and Mount Vernon Highway (Virginia Route 235), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also

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in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Batteau Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteau Construction Project (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Fisheries (within shouting distance of this marker); Hemp (within shouting distance of this marker); Punt (within shouting distance of this marker); Visionary Farmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery at Mount Vernon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Potomac Watershed (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

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

2. Sundries Field Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.