Lot owned By George Washington - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, USA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

The plaque tells of the purchase of the two lots by George Washington during a visit to Bath as a surveyor for Lord Fairfax.

Script from the sign: " Lot Owned By George Washington. George Washington, surveyor for Lord Fairfax, visited "Ye Fam'd Warm Springs" first March 17, 1748. Later he brought his family "To try the effects of the waters" in 1768.When "Ye Town of Bath" was incorporated in October 1776, Washington bought this lot, and erected a dwelling house, kitchen and stable. Finished July 7, 1784."

Placed by the citizens of Morgan County, Unveiled by the N.S.D.A.R. of West Virginia October 14, 1931.

Group that erected the marker: Placed by the citizens of Morgan County URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Fairfax and Mercer streets Berkeley Springs, WV United States 25411

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