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George Washington's Fishery

George Washington's Fishery, also referred to as the Mount Vernon Fishery, was an active part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, and an early seafood business in Colonial America.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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View of a steamboat at Mount Vernon dock (3360759382)
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George Washington's Fishery, also referred to as the Mount Vernon Fishery, was an active part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, and an early seafood business in Colonial America.2

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