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Domestic News
December 26, 1845
The New Era
Portsmouth, Virginia
What is this article about?
A recent visitor to Mount Vernon laments the severe neglect of George Washington's grave, describing overgrown weeds, dilapidated fences, scattered brush, and poor access roads.
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WASHINGTON'S GRAVE.—A gentleman who has recently visited the grave of Washington, at Mount Vernon, says:-
"It grieved me to the soul to witness the utter neglect which is visible around this consecrated spot. The rankest and foulest weeds are permitted to grow and flourish above and around it. A few scattering cedars in all the wilderness of uncultivated nature, are the only trees to be seen in the vicinity of the grave; while around in every direction the eye rests upon the dilapidated rail fences, broken rails and scattered brush wood. The roads leading to it are washed into impracticable ravines covered with filth and presenting naught that is agreeable, but every thing that is offensive to the eye and uncongenial to the hallowed spot."
"It grieved me to the soul to witness the utter neglect which is visible around this consecrated spot. The rankest and foulest weeds are permitted to grow and flourish above and around it. A few scattering cedars in all the wilderness of uncultivated nature, are the only trees to be seen in the vicinity of the grave; while around in every direction the eye rests upon the dilapidated rail fences, broken rails and scattered brush wood. The roads leading to it are washed into impracticable ravines covered with filth and presenting naught that is agreeable, but every thing that is offensive to the eye and uncongenial to the hallowed spot."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Site Neglect
What keywords are associated?
Washingtons Grave
Mount Vernon
Neglect
Weeds
Dilapidated Fences
Poor Roads
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
Where did it happen?
Mount Vernon
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Mount Vernon
Event Date
Recently
Key Persons
Washington
Event Details
A gentleman reports utter neglect around Washington's grave, including rank weeds flourishing, few cedars in uncultivated wilderness, dilapidated rail fences, broken rails, scattered brush wood, and roads washed into impracticable ravines covered with filth.