Mount Vernon Estate

Mount Vernon Estate (HM15J0)

Location: Alexandria, VA 22309
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 42.703', W 77° 5.3'

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George Washington acquired Mount Vernon in 1754. Over a period of 30 years, he transformed the simple farmhouse into a mansion embellished with rusticated wood siding, a cupola, and a portico overlooking the Potomac River. Every aspect of the estate—its architecture and decoration, the landscape and the farms—received Washington's careful attention, despite long absences during the Revolution and his presidency. Washington kept Mount Vernon as his home until his death on 14 December 1799. Since 1858, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association has maintained and meticulously restored the estate as a true reflection of Washington's character and personality.
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HM NumberHM15J0
Series This marker is part of the George Washington Slept Here series, and the National Historic Landmarks series.
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Marker NumberE-68
Year Placed1999
Placed ByDepartment of Historic Resources
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 1:37am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 318427 N 4286856
Decimal Degrees38.71171667, -77.08833333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 42.703', W 77° 5.3'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 42' 42.18" N, 77° 5' 18.00" W
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Area Code(s)202, 703
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3701-3725 VA-235, Alexandria VA 22309, US
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