"George Washington Memorial Parkway - Arlington, VA" - Arlington House Bookstore
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One of many stamps for the George Washington Memorial Parkway can be found in the Arlington House bookstore.
Waymark Code: WM7G8H
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway is the "Road to Adventure" – originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nation's Capital. Here, you can learn about the First President and the development of America. As an oasis amid urban development, the Parkway has a variety of park sites that provide opportunities for everything from quiet contemplation to nature exploration to active recreation.
Sourece: GWMP website
The stamp reads:
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Arlington, VA
This stamp, along with two others, can be found in the bookstore behind the Arlington House bookstore inside Arlington National Cemetery. This is one of two GWMP stamps that are labeled with Arlington, VA, the other being in the cemetery's bookstore.
Address: Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA United States 22209
NPS Web Page for this Station: [Web Link]
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