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George Washington Birthplace |
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The George Washington Birthplace became a monument on May 14, 1932 and it was finished in 1931. It is in Rappahannock, Virginia near the Potomac River. The George Washington Birthplace was made a monument so people could see where George Washington lived. |
| It is 550 acres of land. George was born there in 1732. It has been visited since 1815. 5 generations of Washington's have lived at that location. The generations started with John Washington in 1658. |  |
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Next to the monument is a cemetery where George Washington's father, grandfather, and great grandfather are buried. The house was made by George Washington's father, but it was destroyed by a fire. |