Historical marker at Happy Retreat erected in 1932

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Historical marker at "Happy Retreat" erected in 1932

Entry/Object ID

IMG37

Description

Historical marker at "Happy Retreat" erected in 1932. Text: "Happy Retreat - Now called Mordington. Home of Colonel Charles Washington, founder of Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia). His brother General George Washington often visited him here. Colonel Washington died in September 1799. He and his wife Mildred are buried on the estate."

Acquisition

Accession

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Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Gift