The Old Man of Joppa

The section of Gloucester that once was known as Joppa, is really no mystery. So where might this poor guy be? Lost in the woods. Or chewed up for ballast or to build condos on.

The Profile of George Washington

Lying in the general region of Bass Rocks, old George can still be seen today. If you know just where to look.

The following are the two most common postcards, from the early 1900s, capturing Washington lying in repose. Looking skyward.

Upon close inspection, one will see that two different sections of rock, in perfect alignment, make up the illusion of GW's facial profile. At low tide, this is shown in the modern day closeup photograph.