In 1754, George Washington began residing at Mount Vernon, a 3,000-acre estate and a house that likely approximated 3,500 square feet. By his death, Washington’s Mount Vernon consisted of about 7,600 acres and an almost 11,000-square-foot mansion. More @Wikipedia
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