Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
Photographed by Don Morfe, February 12, 2015
1. George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Point Marker
Located directly across the river from where you are standing is the site of the boyhood home of George Washington where he lived from the age of six until he was 20. The farm gets its name from the ferry that once crossed the river here, providing a vital link between civilization and the western frontier.
Ferry Farm is the site of the legends of George Washington and the cherry tree and his stone toss across the Rappahannock River.
Today, the boyhood home and the ferry landing are owned and preserved by The George Washington Foundation and the site is open to the public.
(caption) (right) George Washington’s Boyhood Home, Ferry Farm, L.H. Barker © 2008. All rights reserved.
Erected by University of Mary Washington.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 38° 17.781′ N, 77° 27.185′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Sophia Street and Rocky Lane, on the left when traveling south on Sophia Street.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Fredericksburg's Wharves and Harbor (here, next to this marker); Washington's Boyhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Eyewitness To Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); No Outlet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Slave Ship Othello (about 300 feet away); The Middle Passage (about 300 feet away); The Sentry Box (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg City Dock (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . George Washington's Ferry Farm. The George Washington Foundation (Submitted on March 5, 2015.)
Photographed by Don Morfe, February 12, 2015
2. George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Point Marker next to another marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, February 12, 2015
3. Fredericksburg's Wharves and Harbor next to another marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
