Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington's Well
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 28, 2009
1. George Washington's Well Marker
This well was dug with manpower and black powder under the supervision of George Washington inside the walls of Fort Loudoun, which was established in 1756.
Erected 2007 by The Fort Loudoun Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 2007.
Location. 39° 11.341′ N, 78° 9.846′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of North Loudon Street and Clark Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in the backyard of Baker-Hardy House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 N Loudoun Street, 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 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: Fort Loudoun (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Loudoun (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Loudoun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jackson's Headquarters (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jacksons Headquarters
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Other markers no longer nearby. Jacksons Headquarters (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Loyal Quaker and Brave Slave (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Site of George Washingtons Historic Fort Loudoun. Discover Winchester website entry (Submitted on August 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 14, 2010
2. Washington's Well Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 14, 2010
3. Washington's Well
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 14, 2010
4. Washington's Well
Photographed by Henry Howe, 1852
5. Sketch of Fort Loudoun
This picture from Henry Howe's 1852 Historical Collections of Virginia shows how Loudoun Street bisects the site of the old fort and the situation of the well inside the fort near the northwest bastion.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 28, 2009
6. Baker Hardy House
Three markers are visible in this photo. The Washington's Well marker is barely visible behind the building. Two Fort Loudoun Markers are in front of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
