The "Enchanted Castle" at Germanna, circa 1720-1750

The "Enchanted Castle" at Germanna, circa 1720-1750 (HM17KG)

Location: Locust Grove, VA 22508 Orange County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 22.919', W 77° 46.801'

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Home of Colonial Governor Alexander Spotswood
and formerly the site of
Fort Germanna, 1714

Archaeological excavation by
Mary Washington College,
Center for Historic Preservation
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HM NumberHM17KG
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Year Placed1992
Placed ByNecostin Chapter, Virginia Society, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 3:44pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 257171 N 4251857
Decimal Degrees38.38198333, -77.78001667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 22.919', W 77° 46.801'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 22' 55.14" N, 77° 46' 48.06" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1376-1498 Gordon Farm Rd, Locust Grove VA 22508, US
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