Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Botanical Garden
"The most valuable and scarcer kinds of plants…may receive nourishment in my little garden."
George Washington, letter to manager Anthony Whitting, November 25, 1792
Washington often tended this experimental garden with his own hands. Unfamiliar or exotic plants would be tested here. Washington observed the first sproutings, recorded the cuttings which took hold, and noted the plants that might thrive when transplanted in his fields or groves. Sees were collected from varieties that flourished. Many of the plants grown in this plot today are mentioned in Washington's writings.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1792.
Location. 38° 42.513′ N, 77° 5.18′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 235) and George Washington Memorial Highway, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wood That Looks Like Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardener's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Mount Vernon (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Riding Chair (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Landscape Design (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lower (Kitchen) Garden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
