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

George Washington's Whiskey Distillery Cornerstone

Photographed by Erik Christeson

1. George Washington's Whiskey Distillery Cornerstone Marker

Inscription. George Washington’s whiskey distillery was constructed between October 1797 and February 1798. This cornerstone for the recreated distillery was salvaged from the original United States Capitol and is the same Virginia sandstone that was used in the construction of the distillery. George Washington dedicated the Capitol on September 18, 1793. This cornerstone was laid on September 28, 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 42.807′ N, 77° 7.777′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It can be reached from Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 235) ¼ mile south of Richmond Highway (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the front left of the distillery building, close to the ground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, 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 in the American South,

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specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill in 1799 (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill at Mount Vernon (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodlawn Cultural Landscape Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington's Gristmill (about 300 feet away); Doeg Indians (about 300 feet away); Woodlawn (about 300 feet away); Woodlawn Historic Landscapes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potomac Connections (approx. 0.4 miles away).

Also see . . . George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill. Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (Submitted on June 13, 2022.)

Photographed by Erik Christeson

2. George Washington's Whiskey Distillery Cornerstone Marker

The marker is visible at the near end of the front of the building, next to the cornerstone. Could they have made it any harder to read?

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.