Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Lot

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

1. George Washington Lot Marker

Inscription. Site of lot 77 purchased by George Washington May 15, 1753. Sold by his executors on June 17, 1805 to Dr. Robert MacKey, surgeon in the American Revolution.

A blacksmith shop located here made iron work for Fort Loudoun.

The lot was 119 ft. on Braddock St. and 188.6 ft. on Fairfax Lane.

Erected by The Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1753.

Location. 39° 11.231′ N, 78° 9.95′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Fairfax Lane and North Braddock Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east on Fairfax Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: Handley Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheridan’s Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An African American Family Of Doctors (about 400 feet away); Dangerous Liaison (about 400 feet away); Photos of Old Town Winchester (about 400 feet away); President William McKinley (about 500 feet away); Lee Snyder Lovett (about 500 feet away); Site of Fort Loudoun (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Loyal Quaker and Brave Slave (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related

Fairfax Lane Side of the Lot, with Marker beside the Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

2. Fairfax Lane Side of the Lot, with Marker beside the Street

to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Braddock Street Face of the Lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

3. Braddock Street Face of the Lot

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,933 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.