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Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground

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— Behind These Walls —

 
 
Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019
1. Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground Marker
Inscription. During the Civil War, the Navy established its first "Experimental Battery" here, testing cannons by firing down the Anacostia River. Ballistic test pits also were created here to determine how best to defeat Confederate ironclads. The Navy's experimental test battery was relocated in 1872 first to Annapolis, Maryland, and later to Indian Head, Maryland.
 
Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & MedicineWar, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
 
Location. 38° 52.581′ N, 76° 59.561′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast west of 10th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Serving as a Temporary Federal Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Providing Neighborhood Enrichment (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Receiving Honored Servicemembers and Dignitaries (about 400 feet away); Second Officer's House
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(about 500 feet away); The Paving Stone Archaeological Site / The L'Enfant Plan (about 600 feet away); Latrobe Gate - Tingey House (about 600 feet away); The Washington Navy Yard (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
 
Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019
2. Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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