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George Washington's Gristmill Wharf (Site)

GPS Coordinates: 38.7128609, -77.1294600
Closest Address: 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309

George Washington's Gristmill Wharf (Site)

The wharf was constructed circa 1770-1771. Finished flour from the gristmill, and whiskey from the distillery were transported by vessels to the nearby town of Alexandria, Virginia and beyond.

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Nathaniel Lee

c/o Franconia Museum

6121 Franconia Road

Alexandria, VA 22310

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