Bibles Associated with George Washington
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There are 3 Bibles that are associated in Masonic circles with George Washington:
| George Washington’s “personal” BibleGeorge Washington’s personal, family Bible | Now located in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, on the 4th Floor, in the museumI am not aware of any website that provides a picture or detailed information about this Bible. |
| George Washington’s “Masonic” BibleThe Bible that was on the altar when George Washington received his Masonic degrees in 1752-1753 | Located at Fredericksburg Lodge #4, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.I am not aware of any website that provides a picture or detailed information about this Bible. |
| “The George Washington Inaugural Bible”The Bible that on which George Washington placed his hand when he was inaugurated U.S. President in 1789 | Owned by St. John’s Lodge #1 in New York City, usually kept in a National Park Service museum near the lodgeI believe the following is the official site for information about this Bible: http://www.stjohns1.org/The_Bible.htmThe believe the following website also has a picture and provides information about this Bible: http://www.stjohns1.org/The_Bible.htm and/or http://www.angelfire.com/ny/stjohns1/bible.html |
