Near Fredericksburg in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Boyhood Home Site

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 13, 2008

1. George Washington Boyhood Home Site Marker

Inscription. has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of AmericaKnown as Ferry Farm, the primary home of George Washington from 1738-1754, this site is uniquely associated with Washington's formative years and the stories and traditions regarding his youth that became a fundamental part of American national culture.
2000
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 2000 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 38° 17.634′ N, 77° 26.88′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from Kings Highway (State Highway 3), on the right when traveling south. Located on the visitor center for the Washington's Boyhood Home site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker. Root Cellar (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enslaved Quarter (about 800 feet away); George Washington’s Childhood Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Creek Delegation in Fredericksburg (approx. ¼ mile away); 1820 (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1851 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fredericksburg's Wharves and Harbor (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Also see . . .
1. George Washington Boyhood Home Site. The site is maintained by the George Washington Foundation (along with Kenmore in Fredericksburg). The site includes a short walking trail through the Ferry Farm site. An admission fee is charged. (Submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Washington's Boyhood Home Found. Recent article from National Geographic detailing the archeological excavations. (Submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Marker can be seen to the right of the door. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

2. Marker can be seen to the right of the door.

Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 13, 2008

3. Visitor Center

Site of the Washington Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 13, 2008

4. Site of the Washington Farm

Note the covered areas here. Ongoing archeological excavations are yielding clues about the country's first president.

Washington House at Ferry Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

5. Washington House at Ferry Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,005 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.