Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War Gardens Over the Top
World War I Era Garden
— The Library of Congress Commemorates World War I —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 13, 2017
Erected by Architect of the Capitol.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1917.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.28′ N, 77° 0.323′ W. Marker was in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Capitol Hill. Marker could be reached from Independence Avenue Southeast east of 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west. On the grounds of the Library of Congress. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20540, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Destroying the Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Capitol in Flames (approx. 0.2 miles away); Florida House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mark's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Capitol Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Brick Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitol Square (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
More about this marker.
[Captions:]
Ensure the Fruits of Peace
Help!
The woman's land army
of America
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress preserves the wartime experience
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 13, 2017
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.