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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLFC_george-washingtons-gristmill_Alexandria-VA.html
In 1771, George Washington replaced a deteriorated gristmill that his father, Augustine, may have erected as early as the 1730s. The new mil ground grain from Mount Vernon and neighboring farms, and was outfitted with two pairs of millstones. In 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLFA_woodlawn_Alexandria-VA.html
Originally part of the Mount Vernon estate, Woodlawn was built in 1800-1805. George Washington gave the plantation, as a wedding gift to Eleanor Parke "Nelly" Custis and her husband, Lawrence Lewis, respectively Martha Washington's granddaughter a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA55_the-mount-vernon-memorial-highway_Alexandria-VA.html
The Mount Vernon Memorial Highwaywas authorized by Congress May 23, 1928as an activity ofthe United States Commissionfor the celebration of thetwo hundredth anniversaryof the birth ofGeorge Washington The highway was designed and constructedund…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM978_origin-of-the-purple-heart-trail_Alexandria-VA.html
This marker commemorates the establishment of the Purple Heart decoration by General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, on August 8, 1782. The Purple Heart Trail memorializes those patriots who were awarded the Purpl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM976_mount-vernons-slave-memorial_Alexandria-VA.html
In Memory of the Afro Americanswho served as slaves at Mount VernonThis monument marking their burial ground
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I1_tomb-of-washington_Alexandria-VA.html
Erected 1830-31Site & materials specifiedinWashington's Will
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I0_the-old-vault_Alexandria-VA.html
"The family vault at Mount Vernon requiring repairs and being improperly situated besides, I desire that a new one of Brick, and upon a larger Scale, may be built at the foot of what is commonly called the Vineyard Inclosure ?" The Last Will an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM60A_to-commemorate-the-250th-anniversary_Alexandria-VA.html
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington the citizens of the original Washington, Tyne and Wear, England present to the people of the United States 250 trees planted along the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. 1732-1982
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Q5_the-washington-rochambeau-route-to-victory_Alexandria-VA.html
On August 14, 1781, Generals Washington and Rochambeau received news that a large French fleet under the command of Admiral de Grasse was headed for the Chesapeake Bay carrying 3,000 French soldiers. There the British general, Cornwallis, was enca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L3_washington-rochambeau-route_Alexandria-VA.html
General Washington, in 1781, rode 60 miles in one day from Baltimore to Mount Vernon, which he had not visited for over 6 years. General Rochambeau arrived next day with his and Washington's staff. They spent Sept. 10 and 11 at Mount Vernon before…
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