Mount Vernon, Historic plantation in Virginia.
Mount Vernon was the plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
The estate is situated on the banks of the Potomac River and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
Today, it operates as a museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of George Washington.
Visitors can tour the mansion, outbuildings, gardens, and slave quarters.
It's home to a fully functioning reconstruction of Washington's distillery.
Location: Fairfax County
Inception: 1754
Architect: George Washington
Official opening: 1787
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Elevation above the sea: 37 m
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0110 22121-0110
Phone: +17037802000
Email: tickets@mountvernon.org
Website: mountvernon.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
Filters
Mount Vernon was the plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington is located at Mount Vernon, Fairfax County.
The National Colonial Farm showcases techniques of 18th-century American farming.
Marshall Hall is a historic mansion located in Charles County, Maryland.
Fort Hunt Park is a preserved area renowned for its scenic beauty and historic significance.
The Accokeek Creek Site is a notable archaeological landmark.
George Washington's Gristmill is a reconstructed working replica of the original mill.
