Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Explore a trail network

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

Explore a trail network Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 16, 2016

1. Explore a trail network Marker

Inscription. Here at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, discover the land that began Washington’s journey from English citizen to the first President of the United States. Today, visitors can follow in Washington’s footsteps on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network.

This extensive network of land and water trails stretches between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands, leading through the landscape of Washington’s life and his dreams for the nation’s future.

Erected 2015 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 38° 10.991′ N, 76° 55.085′ W. Marker is in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Popes Creek Road and Bridges Creek Road. The marker is attached to the exterior wall of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach VA 22443, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War in the Chesapeake (here, next to this marker); “O! say can you see…”

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(a few steps from this marker); Free to Fight (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Popes Creek Plantation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memorial Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dairy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Artery of Commerce (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonial Beach.

Also see . . .
1. George Washington Birthplace National Monument. National Park Service (Submitted on August 22, 2016.)

2. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. National Park Service (Submitted on August 22, 2016.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 16, 2016

2. Explore a trail network Marker

This marker is the first marker on the left.

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 16, 2016

3. Explore a trail network Marker

The markers are on the left of the Visitor Center exterior wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.