Close to 3,000 acres of land once owned by George Washington is being recognized with a historical plaque along the Montour Trail Thursday.The plaque dedication was a collaborative effort between five organizations as part of the celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday. The organizations involved included the Montour Trail Council, Montour Railroad Historical Society, Historic Fort Cherry Association, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.The idea for the plaque came after a member of the Montour Trail Council discovered that part of the trail runs through land once owned by Washington, something many within the council were unaware of. Organizers decided to use the opportunity to commemorate the historical connection with a permanent marker.Vice Chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, Electra Janis, along with other community members, gathered at the trail to learn about the history of the land and witness the unveiling of the plaque. Washington received the land in 1774 in recognition of his service to the British during the French and Indian War. You can find the plaque at mile marker 20.5 on the trail in Mount Pleasant Township and near the intersection of Southview Road and Antil Road.