George Washington
Inscription
In December, 1753, George Washington came here with notice from the Governor of Virginia to the French that they were trespassing on British soil. The statue shows Washington carrying out his first public mission.
Location
AddressS High St. (US 19) just S of 1st St., at G. W. Memorial Park, Waterford
CityWaterford
CountyErie
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.940140, -79.982880
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