Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Washington House
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
1. John Washington House Marker
During his thirteen years here, John Washington attended to his farm, his growing business interests, and his social position. He purchased extensive tracts of land throughout Westmoreland county and as far north as Little Hunting Creek - a tract today called Mount Vernon. He served in the Virginia legislature, as an officer in the militia, and as a justice of the peace. When he died in 1677, he left an estate that included 8,500 acres.
Archeologists revealed that the John Washington site included the main house (40x20 feet), at least two outbuildings, and the family burial ground, to your right.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1664.
Location. 38° 11.788′ N, 76° 55.852′ W. Marker is in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from Popes Creek Road. The marker is at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, one of our National Parks. To reach the marker, take the beach road to the left as you enter the park. Take the path to the burial ground, the marker is to the left of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Brooks Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bay Today (approx. 0.3 miles away); A New World on the Chesapeake (approx. 0.3 miles away); Paradise Found (approx. 0.3 miles away); Link to the World (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Muse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dairy (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonial Beach.
Also see . . . George Washington Birthplace National Monument. A website of the National Park Service. (Submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2012
2. John Washington House Marker
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
3. John Washington House Marker
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
4. The Washington Family Burial Ground
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2012
5. John Washington House
Archeologists revealed that the John Washington site included the main house (40 X 20) at least two outbuildings,and the family burial ground, to your right.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2012
6. John Washington House
This exhibit was made possible by the Colonel John Washington Chapter, DC
National Daughters of the American Revolution.
National Daughters of the American Revolution.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, August 3, 2010
7. George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. 2. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on August 5, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
