USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Jefferson George Washington wasn’t the only president to work as a surveyor. Thomas Jefferson was appointed to work as the Albermarle County surveyor in Virginia in 1773. He also promoted surveying by sending Lewis & Clark on their expedition to explore the land gained through the Louisiana Purchase.

Detailed explanation-2: -A young George Washington began a career as a land surveyor in 1749 after accompanying a surveying trip to the western frontier. By 1752, Washington had completed nearly two hundred surveys. His success as a land speculator grew out of his early career as a surveyor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Washington’s career as a professional surveyor began in 1749. He received a commission from the College of William and Mary to become surveyor for the newly formed Culpeper County. Washington immediately traveled to Culpeper, the county seat, to be sworn in.

Detailed explanation-4: -Surveying in Western Virginia Washington immediately traveled to Culpeper, the county seat, to be sworn in. Within two days, he completed his first survey measuring a tract of 400 acres for Richard Barnes. At 17 years of age, he was well on his way to a lucrative career.