Mount Vernon is a Palladian landmark in Mount Vernon, Virginia, and a filming location for The Pelican Brief (1993) and National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007). Built in 1787, it was designed by George Washington, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.
Location: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Mount Vernon (Fairfax County), Virginia
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0221, SRC-0222 - Built in 1787
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0221, SRC-0223 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0223, SRC-0224, SRC-0449 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0225, SRC-0224, SRC-2971, SRC-3656 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1960); National Register of Historic Places (1966); Virginia Landmarks Register (1969)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0221, SRC-0224, SRC-0616 - Designed by George Washington
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3559, SRC-3560, SRC-0224, SRC-3637 - Designed by George Washington
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-3559, SRC-3560, SRC-0224, SRC-4989 - Appeared in The Pelican Brief (movie, 1993)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-4294, SRC-4295 - Appeared in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (movie, 2007)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-4296, SRC-4297
Ownership history
Current owner — Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (since 1858)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0223, SRC-0225, SRC-0221, SRC-3408, SRC-3409
Previous owners
- George Washington (1761–1799)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0223, SRC-0225, SRC-0221, SRC-3408, SRC-3409
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0221 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0222 — U.S. National Park Service (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0223 — George Washington's Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0224 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0225 — Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0449 — SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians / University of Virginia Press), 'Mount Vernon' by Richard Guy Wilson et al. (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0616 — Mount Vernon — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2971 — Smithsonian Associates – George Washington's Mount Vernon (Tier 2, institutional_education; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3408 — Owners of Mount Vernon — George Washington's Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3409 — A Short History of Mount Vernon — American Battlefield Trust (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3559 — mountvernon.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3560 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3637 — mountvernon.org (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3656 — mountvernon.org (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4294 — mountvernon.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4295 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4296 — mountvernon.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4297 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4682 — George Washington's Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association) (Tier 1, official_institution; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4683 — Library of Congress (HABS, Mount Vernon) (Tier 1, government_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4989 — HISTORY (A&E / The History Channel) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
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publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open 365 days/year. Apr-Oct 9am-5pm; Nov-Mar 9am-4pm.
Admission: Grounds pass: adults (12+) from $30, youth (6-11) $16, children 0-5 free. Includes historic area, gardens, outbuildings, museums and audio tour. Mansion entry by guided tour only, +$2/person reservation fee. Free admission on Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day.
Frequently asked questions
How is Mount Vernon connected to National Treasure: Book of Secrets?
Mount Vernon, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, has a documented connection to National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Pelican Brief.
How is Mount Vernon connected to The Pelican Brief?
Mount Vernon, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, has a documented connection to The Pelican Brief. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
Can you visit Mount Vernon?
Yes — Mount Vernon is open to the public. Hours: Open 365 days/year. Apr-Oct 9am-5pm; Nov-Mar 9am-4pm.. Admission: Grounds pass: adults (12+) from $30, youth (6-11) $16, children 0-5 free. Includes historic area, gardens, outbuildings, museums and audio tour. Mansion entry by guided tour only, +$2/person reservation fee. Free admission on Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day..
Who designed Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon was designed by George Washington.
Where is Mount Vernon located?
Mount Vernon is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia.