George Washington
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George Washington On August 5 and 6, 1785, and again June 30 and July 1, 1791, was the guest of Thomas Johnson at the latter's manorial residence, which stood on the site of the present farm house, about 150 yards east of this point. Thomas Johnson, a member of the Continental Congress from Maryland, on June 15, 1775 nominated Washington for Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Johnson later became the first Governor of Maryland. Erected by the George Washington Bicentennial Committee of Frederick County.
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