George Washington’s Birthplace (Wakefield)
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George Washington’s Birthplace is two miles north on Pope’s Creek, just off the Potomac River. He was born on 22 Feb. 1732 and lived there only three years.
Waymark Code: WM26ET
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2007
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George Washington’s Birthplace
(Wakefield)
George Washington’s Birthplace is two miles north on Pope’s Creek, just off the Potomac River. He was born on 22 Feb. 1732 and lived there only three years. Washington’s father Augustine purchased the land in 1718 and built the house by 1726. President Washington’s half-brother Augustine Jr., inherited the property after his father’s death in 1743. The dwelling, a U-shaped timber-framed house, burned on Christmas Day 1779. The present Memorial House, erected in 1930-31 is a Colonial revival-style version of a medium-size planter’s house. Originally known as Pope’s Creek, the property was renamed Wakefield about 1770 by George Washington half-nephew William Augustine Washington.
Department of Historic resources - 2000
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located near this marker.
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