Mount Vernon near Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Home of George and Martha Washington

— Restored and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
(Founded in 1853) —

Welcome to Mount Vernon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 23, 2000

1. Welcome to Mount Vernon Marker

Inscription. George Washington made Mount Vernon his home from 1754 until his death in 1799. He enlarged the house and expanded his estate from 2,100 to 8,000 and he experimented with dozens of crops, ornamental plants, and trees. Today visitors of Mount Vernon may view the Mansion, outbuildings, museum, the tomb of George and Martha Washington, and more than 60 acres of gardens and grounds.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 38° 42.496′ N, 77° 5.185′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Mount Vernon. It can be reached from the intersection of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 235) and George Washington Memorial Parkway, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria VA 22309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

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: Gardener's House (here, next to this marker); Wood That Looks Like Stone (a few steps from this marker); Necessary (within shouting distance of this marker); Riding Chair (within shouting distance of this marker); Botanical Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Exciting Discoveries (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . . George Washington's Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (Submitted on April 5, 2016.)

Mount Vernon Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 23, 2000

2. Mount Vernon Mansion

Inside the Mansion-George Washington's Commander in Chief's Flag image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 23, 2000

3. Inside the Mansion-George Washington's Commander in Chief's Flag

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Home of George and Martha Washington

— Restored and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association(Founded in 1853) —

— Restored and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
(Founded in 1853) —