Washington Tree

Under the parent of this tree

Washington

first took command of the

American Army July 3rd 1775.

Planted by the

Aquackanonk Landing

Chapter D.A.R. 1932

Marker can be reached from River Drive, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

George Washington

[ Side One: ]

A tribute of honor to

George Washington

and his army,

and a memorial to the

spirit that founded

and preserved the

Republic.

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Washington

Unique in character

Blameless in private

life and public ...

Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington Park is the site of the first permanent fort constructed between 1814-1824 to guard the Potomac River approach to our Nation's Capital. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities and programs. Explore the historic sites and enjoy the ...

Fort Washington

The ground on which this

building stands

formed part of the

Fort Washington Reservation

— 1789 —— 1808 —

This reservation was bounded on

the north by Fourth Street, on the

east by Ludlow Street, on the south

by ...

George Washington Carver Regional High School

George Washington Carver Regional High School was founded in 1948 to serve the educational needs of black students in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties. Secondary schools for blacks in those counties were either nonexistent or inadequate for collegiate preparation. ...

Washington Heritage Trail

Panorama Overlook

Today's View

Panorama Overlook marks the north end of Cacapon Mountain's 30-mile march. Composed of Oriskany sandstone, it plunges nearly 1000 feet into the Potomac River which bends along the base of the Overlook as it heads downstream (to the ...

Tomb of Washington

Erected 1830-31

Site & materials specified

in

Washington’s Will

Marker can be reached from the intersection of George Washington Memorial Parkway and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Betty Washington

Two miles south is the grave of Betty Washington Lewis, the younger sister of George Washington. She was born in Westmoreland County in 1733 and married Fielding Lewis in May 1750, becoming his second wife. Her husband purchased land in ...

Washington Heritage Trail

Roman Bathhouse and Museum of the Berkeley Springs

The second floor of the historic Roman Bath House, oldest public building in Berkeley Springs is the Museum of the Berkeley Springs with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the ...

George Washington Carver

A former slave boy, George Washington Carver came to Neosho in the 1870s seeking an education. At Neosho’s Lincoln School, he began his long climb out of ignorance. This was his first step toward becoming a world-famous scientist and teacher ...