The Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
1732 – 1932
The Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
was authorized by Congress May 23, 1928
as an activity of
the United States Commission
for the celebration of the
two hundredth anniversary
of the birth of
George Washington
The highway was designed and constructed
under the direction of
the United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads.
Construction started September 12, 1929
Opened to traffic January 16, 1932
This highway was formally dedicated
to the service of the people
November 15, 1932
Marker is on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 400), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
