John Washington House

John Washington House (HMMRN)

Location: Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Westmoreland County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 11.788', W 76° 55.852'

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In 1664, John Washington, the great-grandfather of George Washington, built a small house on this site. From these modest beginnings, a powerful and prominent Virginia family would arise.

During his thirteen years here, John Washington attended to his farm, his growing business interests, and his social position. He purchased extensive tracts of land throughout Westmoreland county and as far north as Little Hunting Creek - a tract today called Mount Vernon. He served in the Virginia legislature, as an officer in the militia, and as a justice of the peace. When he died in 1677, he left an estate that included 8,500 acres.

Archeologists revealed that the John Washington site included the main house (40x20 feet), at least two outbuildings, and the family burial ground, to your right.
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 10:52pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 330920 N 4229375
Decimal Degrees38.19646667, -76.93086667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 11.788', W 76° 55.852'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 11' 47.28" N, 76° 55' 51.12" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 811 Bridges Creek Rd, Colonial Beach VA 22443, US
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