When George Washington's ancestors acquired the estate, it was known as Little Hunting Creek Plantation, named after the nearby Little Hunting Creek. When Washington's older … See more

Washington family
In 1674, John Washington, the great-grandfather of George Washington, and Nicholas Spencer came into possession of the land from which … See more

On December 12, 1799, Washington spent several hours riding over the plantation, in snow, sleet, and freezing rain. He ate his supper later that evening without changing from his wet clothes. The following day, he awoke with a severe sore throat (either quinsy See more

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• List of enslaved people of Mount Vernon
• Mount Vernon Conference, 1785
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The estate contained 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) when George Washington lived there. As of 2011, the property consists of 500 acres (200 ha), … See more

Following Martha Washington's death in 1802, George Washington's will was carried out in accordance with the terms of his bequests. The … See more

Public transportation
The Fairfax Connector Routes 101, 151 and 152 buses travel daily between the Mount Vernon estate … See more