Georgetown Historic District Marker

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Georgetown in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Georgetown Historic District

By Tom Fuchs, February 20, 2006

1. Georgetown Historic District Marker

Inscription. Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.

Erected 1967 by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.

Location. 38° 54.244′ N, 77° 3.507′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, District of Columbia, in Washington. Marker can be reached from 30 Street near C&O Canal Towpath, N.W.. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20007, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Creating a National Park (here, next to this marker); At All Hours (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Old Stone House (about 700 feet away); Herring Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Georgetown.

Also see . . .
1. Georgetown Historic District. From the Cultural Resources pages of the National Park Service. (Submitted on March 2, 2006.)

2. Georgetown Historical Overview. The Georgetown Partnership site. (Submitted on March 2, 2006.)

By Tom Fuchs, February 20, 2006

2. Georgetown Historic District Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 2, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,713 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.