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1. www.mountvernon.orgGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon

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   George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the historic home of George and Martha Washington, located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George Washington’s life. Owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, George ...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_VernonMount Vernon - Wikipedia

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   Mount Vernon. /  38.7080°N 77.0861°W  / 38.7080; -77.0861. Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha.

3. www.history.com › topics › landmarksGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon - HISTORY

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   Jan 25, 2018 · Mount Vernon is the former estate of George Washington, the first president of the United States, and his wife Martha. Learn about its history, gardens, farms, tombs, slaves and more.

4. www.mountvernon.org › aboutAbout Mount Vernon · George Washington's Mount Vernon

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   Open 365 days of the year, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Over 96 million people have visited Mount Vernon since 1860, when the estate officially opened to the public. Today, Mount Vernon welcomes an average of one million guests each year.

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   Who owns Mount Vernon?

   • The Mount Vernon Ladies Association owns and maintains Mount Vernon. Ann Pamela Cunningham founded the Association in 1853. The Association purchased Mount Vernon from George Washington’s heirs in 1858 for $200,000 with the goal of saving the estate and preserving its history. It was a daunting task.

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   Who lived in Mount Vernon?

   • Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha.

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   What is Mount Vernon famous for?

   • The estate, gardens, and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Presently, an estimated 500 acres of this historic property have been painstakingly preserved along the banks of the Potomac River. Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other original structures.

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   Where is Mount Vernon located?

   • Where Is Mount Vernon? Mount Vernon is located in Mt. Vernon, Virginia, overlooking the Potomac River about eight miles south of Alexandria. It’s unclear who designed the original estate home on the site, but George Washington oversaw its many expansions and renovations until it became the iconic structure that still stands today.

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