National Monument · Virginia, United States
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Virginia, United States, covering 654 acres (265 ha), established in 1930.
National Monument · Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 654 acres (265 ha) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Coordinates | 38.1861° N, 76.9306° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at the confluence of Popes Creek and the Potomac River. It commemorates the birthplace location of George Washington, a Founding Father and the first President of the United States, who was born there on February 22, 1732. Washington lived at the residence until age three and later returned to live there as a teenager.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 46.4 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 51.6 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 59.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is in Virginia, United States (38.1861° N, 76.9306° W).
When was George Washington Birthplace National Monument established?
George Washington Birthplace National Monument was established in 1930, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is George Washington Birthplace National Monument?
George Washington Birthplace National Monument covers 654 acres (265 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Birthplace_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gewa/ — Official park page.