Where is George Washington Buried?

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One question a lot of our guests ask is, "Why isn't George Washington buried at the Capitol?" While George Washington's gravesite is at his home, Mount Vernon, other people tried to have him buried elsewhere upon his death. We set out on a mini journey to the Capitol, the Fairfax County courthouse and finally Mount Vernon to get the full story. More history about the Capitol: http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-first-president/building-the-new-nations-capitol/ George Washington's will: http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/george-washingtons-will/ Learn more about the tombs: http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/the-tombs/ Visit Mount Vernon: http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/
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