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It was named after Vice Admiral Edward Vernon in honor of Lawrence Washington's commanding officer.

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Who is Mount Vernon named after?

thomas gaines vernon


Did Theodore Roosevelt's family have a farm named Mount Vernon?

Not that I'm aware of. Mount Vernon was George Washington's home/plantation. There is an island near Mount Vernon named Theodore Roosevelt Island.


What US President's family farm was named Mount Vernon?

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Which presidents family farm was named mount vernon?

Mount Vernon is the name of George Washington's plantation home.


How did Mount Vernon get its name?

Mount Vernon was named after a British Admiral, Edward Vernon, under whom Lawrence Washington served in 1740 in the Cartagena Expedition.


What president estate was named mount Vernon?

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How many states have a city named Mount Vernon?

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Did Franklin Roosevelt's family farm was named Mount Vernon?

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Where was George Washingtons siblings born?

They were born at a plantation named Mount Vernon in Virginia.


Where is the Mount Vernon City Library in Mount Vernon located?

The address of the Mount Vernon Public Library is: 28 S 1St Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550-3408


Who is rebuilding mount vernon?

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