George Washington's Tomb - Mt Vernon, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 42.407 W 077° 05.326
18S E 318376 N 4286309
The tombs of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon.
Waymark Code: WM6CWY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member kbarhow
Views: 47

"The remains of George and Martha Washington, as well as other family members, are entombed on the grounds. In accordance with his will, Washington was entombed in a family crypt he had built upon first inheriting the estate. It was in disrepair by 1799, so Washington's will also requested that a new, larger tomb be built. This was not done immediately, but following an attempt to rob the grave, in 1831 a new vault was finally built in Washington's desired location." (visit link)
Location:
3228 Mt Vernon Memorial Hway
Mt Vernon, VA USA
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