GW Bibles

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There are 3 Bibles that are associated in Masonic circles with George Washington:

George Washington's "personal" Bible

George Washington's personal, family Bible

Now located in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, on the 4th Floor, in the museum

I am not aware of any website that provides a picture or detailed information about this Bible.

George Washington's "Masonic" Bible

The 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 lodge

I believe the following is the official site for information about this Bible:
http://www.stjohns1.org/The_Bible.htm

The 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