An Atlas of Virginia, second edition, was published by the Virginia Geographic Alliance in 2002.
It was produced by Laurence W. Carstensen, Robert W. Morrill, and Joseph D. Enedy of the Virginia Geographic Alliance and made possible by grants from the Virginia Geographic Alliance, the Virginia Department of Education, and the National Geographic Society. The following photographs appeared on a CD that accompanied the Atlas.
Major categories are set up as separate “albums,” available in the boxes below. You may view each album as a slideshow or as a set of thumbnails, which can be enlarged by clicking on the photo.
George Washington (1732-1799) landmark sign in Westmoreland County
George Washington National Monument in Westmoreland County
George Washington National Monument in Westmoreland County
Entrance sign to Mount Vernon in Fairfax
Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, from the Potomac River
Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, from the Potomac River
Washington’s home, Mount Vernon
Statue of George Washington on Monument Avenue in Richmond
Signing of Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 (John Trumbull, U.S. Capitol)
George Washington taking command of Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3, 1775. (Engraving from painting by Alonzo Chappel)
George Washington crossing the Delaware River, December 25, 1776.
George Washington at Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776, (Engraving by Illman Brothers from painting by E. L. Henry)
George Washington praying at Valley Forge in Winter of 1777-78 (Engraving by John McRae from painting by Henry Brueckner)
