George Washington was generally an Anglican, and later an Episcopalian in the post-Revolution American context, though he was also notably private about his personal beliefs.

What that means

  • He attended Anglican churches and served as a vestryman and churchwarden in Virginia.
  • He supported religious freedom for people of many faiths, not just Christians.
  • Historians still debate how devout he personally was; some describe him as Anglican, others as more broad-minded or Deist-leaning, but the strongest evidence points to Anglican practice rather than a strict label like “Deist”.

Quick takeaway

If you want the simplest answer: Washington was Anglican/Episcopalian by tradition, but his private beliefs were reserved and are still debated.