Near Fredericksburg in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington Boyhood Home Site
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
1. George Washington Boyhood Home Site Marker
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2000 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 38° 17.634′ N, 77° 26.88′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. It can be reached from Kings Highway (State Highway 3), on the right when traveling south. Located on the visitor center for the Washington's Boyhood Home site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Washington Plantation (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Ferries (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Civil War at Ferry Farm (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. George Washington Boyhood Home Site. The site is maintained by the George Washington Foundation (along with Kenmore in Fredericksburg). The site includes a short walking trail through the Ferry Farm site. An admission fee is charged. (Submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Washington's Boyhood Home Found. Recent article from National Geographic detailing the archeological excavations. (Submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023
2. Marker can be seen to the right of the door.
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
3. Visitor Center
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
4. Site of the Washington Farm
Note the covered areas here. Ongoing archeological excavations are yielding clues about the country's first president.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023
5. Washington House at Ferry Farm
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,315 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
