Photo Galleries of the Birthplace Monument

Birthplace Monument

10 Images

Chosen as a symbol to remember the birthplace of George Washington, view modern images of the monument.

Historic Images

6 Images

Built to commemorate the birthplace of First President George Washington, the monument was placed in 1896 by the U.S. War Department at the then believed location of his birthhouse. It was moved to its current location at the entrance to the park in 1931. The album includes images from the old location and today's site.

Relocation

6 Images

George Washington Birthplace Monument was relocated from where it was first placed along Popes Creek in 1896 to the entrance of the park in 1931.