Forest Hills in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peirce Mill
Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call
In the 1820s, Isaac Peirce built the mill that exists today on land he purchased in 1794. In 1892, Rock Creek Park was established and the Federal Government acquired the mill.
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 38° 56.448′ N, 77° 3.283′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Forest Hills. Marker is at the intersection of Tilden Street Northwest and Linnean Avenue Northwest, on the left on Tilden Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2801 Tilden Street Northwest, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michael Kovats de Fabricy (about 500 feet away); Peirce Still House (about 600 feet away); The Peirce Family Estate (about 700 feet away); Orchards, Fields, Gardens, Pastures (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Peirce Mill
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
