American University Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Early Inhabitants

Tenleytown, DC

— Country Village to City Neighborhood —

Early Inhabitants Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 1, 2018

1. Early Inhabitants Marker

Inscription. As an early country village, Tenleytown inhabitants held occupations such as farmers, millers, tavern owners and shopkeepers. Since horses provided the primary method of transportation until the early 1900s, blacksmithing was a popular occupation in Tenleytown's crossroads location. One such blacksmith shop (pictured here) was located at the present day intersection of Wisconsin Avenue, Brandywine Street and 41st Street. Tenleytown was named after John Tennally who settled here in 1735. His tavern was located at the current 4539 Wisconsin Avenue site.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.

Location. 38° 56.978′ N, 77° 5.096′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in American University Park. Marker is at the intersection of Brandywine Street Northwest and 43rd Place Northwest on Brandywine Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4308 Brandywine Street Northwest, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this location. Early Commerce (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry Country (about 700 feet away); Set in Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Spirit of Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); And the Church Goes on (approx. ¼ mile away); In Touch with the World (approx. ¼ mile away); Luis Alves De Lima E Silva (approx. ¼ mile away); Churches and Cemeteries (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker. Image side of marker has graffiti damage

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 1, 2018

2. Early Inhabitants Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 1, 2018

3. Early Inhabitants Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.