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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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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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