George Washington Birthplace: National Monument in Virginia
Hudson JP. 1956. George Washington Birthplace: National Monument in Virginia. Washington, D.C.
THE STORY OF THE Washington family plantation in Westmoreland County, Va., where George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, may be divided into 3 main parts. The first relates to the activities of the early Washingtons who lived on the plantation during the latter third of the 17th century and fourscore years of the 18th century—a period covering 115 years. During that time the plantation between Bridges Creek and Popes Creek grew; successive members of the Washington family became prosperous planters, acquired large landholdings, and attained important civic and political offices in their county and colony. The climactic year of this first period was 1732—the 6th year in the reign of King George II and the 125th year in the history of the colony—when George, the son of Augustine and Mary Ball Washington, was born. The period ends during the American Revolution when the home in which George first saw the light of day accidentally caught fire, burned to the ground, and was abandoned as a homesite.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Hudson, J.
- Date of Issue
- 1956
- Units
- GEWA , HIST
- Keywords
- archaeological, Archaeology, Conservation, ehistory, George Washington, History, monument, Preservation, Virginia
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Human Use | Cultural Landscapes | Cultural Landscapes