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 independent sources · SRC-0221, SRC-0222 - Built in 1787
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0221, SRC-0223 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0223, SRC-0224, SRC-0449 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-0221, SRC-0224, SRC-0616 - Designed by George Washington
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3559, SRC-3560, SRC-0224, SRC-3637 - Designed by George Washington
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3559, SRC-3560, SRC-0224, SRC-4989 - Appeared in The Pelican Brief (movie, 1993)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4294, SRC-4295 - Appeared in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (movie, 2007)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · 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
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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
Where was National Treasure: Book of Secrets filmed?
Mount Vernon, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for National Treasure: Book of Secrets. This property has also appeared on screen in The Pelican Brief.
Where was The Pelican Brief filmed?
Mount Vernon, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for The Pelican Brief. This property has also appeared on screen in 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.