Mt. Vernon, VA
Mount Vernon Postcard
Front
Description: A colorful depiction of Mount Vernon, with portraits of George and Martha Washington.
Printed Text: HOME OF WASHINGTON, MT. VERNON, VA.
Back
Description: Text detailing the history of Mount Vernon.
Printed Text: MOUNT VERNON, the home of Washington, is on the Virginia shore of the Potomac, 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. The Mansion was built in 1743 by Lawrence, half-brother of George Washington. The name, Hunting Creek Estate, was changed to Mount Vernon in honor of Admiral Vernon, under whom Lawrence had served against Spain. On the death of Lawrence and his daughter, Washington inherited the estate and came here to live soon after his marriage in 1759. Here he conducted his farm until called to the service of the United Colonies and again after the close of the war until he assumed the Presidency. After his retirement, he lived here as a private citizen until his death in 1799.
Publisher Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
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