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Mount Vernon

Alexandria, Virginia
County of Fairfax.
7 miles south of Alexandria on George Washington Memorial Parkway
National Register Number: 66000833
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 19, 1960):
This 2-1/2 story frame Georgian house facing the Potomac River was the long-time home of George Washington (1732-1799), Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary forces and 1st President of the United States (1789-97). Washington returned to Mount Vernon after his term as President, and lived here in retirement until his death.

Condition:
There is no threat to the landmark at this time

There have been no changes to the landmark since the last reporting period.


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