Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
America's Oldest Operating Fish Market
Erected by Hoffman Madison Waterfront LLC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 38° 52.776′ N, 77° 1.554′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wharf Street Southwest and District Square Southwest, on the left when traveling north. This marker is on the District Pier at DC Wharf in Southwest Washington. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 890 Water Street Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Long Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Houseboats on the Waterfront (a few steps from this marker); Urban Renewal (a few steps from this marker); Creating the Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Navigating the Potomac River (within shouting distance of this marker); "a magnificent waterfront entranceway…" (within shouting distance of this marker); Notley Young's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.