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The White House
New Kent Hwy,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 31' 30.805068",
-77° 4' 38.131968"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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This place, six miles northeast, was the home of Martha Custis. According to tradition, George Washington first met her at Poplar Grove, near by, in 1758. On January 6, 1759, Washington and Martha Custis were married, it is believed at the White House. The house was burned by Union troops when McClellan made the White House his base of operations in May, 1862.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States Explore other Virginia Civil War Historical Markers. |
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The White House Historical Marker Location Map, New Kent County, Virginia Map
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