VA-Q4C George Washington

Marker text: GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington began his career here in 1748 as surveyor to Lord Fairfax. Here he had his headquarters as Commander on the Virginia Frontier against the French and Indians, 1755-1758. Here he built Fort Loudoun, and he was a member of the House of Burgesses for this county, 1758-1761.

Conservation & Development Commission 1930

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Location: US 11 (southbound) at the north entrance to Winchester, Winchester, Virginia

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