George Washington Birthplace National Monument
| George Washington Birthplace National Monument | |
|---|---|
| Location | Westmoreland County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Colonial Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°11′8″N 76°54′59″W / 38.18556°N 76.91639°W |
| Area | 661.7 acres (267.8 ha) |
| Established | January 23, 1930 |
| Visitors | 130,647 (in 2011) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | George Washington Birthplace National Monument |
George Washington Birthplace National Monument | |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000850 |
| VLR No. | 096-0026 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated VLR | October 18, 1983 |
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at the confluence of Popes Creek and the Potomac River. It commemorates the birthplace location of George Washington, a Founding Father and the first President of the United States, who was born here on February 22, 1732. Washington lived at the residence until age three and later returned to live there as a teenager.