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

Solomon G. Brown

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 29, 2013

1. Solomon G. Brown Marker

Inscription.
Solomon G. Brown (1829-1906), the Smithsonian’s first African-American employee, retired in 1906 after 54 years of service. Brown, well-known for his lectures on natural history, was also an avid poet and Anacostia community leader.

Wisdom from these minds would flow Increasing knowledge more and more; Now younger men can easily learn Just how these great men were concerned In diffusing useful knowledge. . . .

By Solomon Brown, 1902, in honor of his 50th year at the Smithsonian Institution

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 38° 53.507′ N, 77° 1.569′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) east of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cedar of Lebanon (here, next to this marker); Colossal Head 4 (replica) (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Pioneering Plants (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Colossal Head 4 (replica) (within shouting distance of this marker); Equal Justice Under the Law (within shouting distance of this marker); What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Petrified Wood (about 400 feet away); Our Tax Dollars (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

The Solomon G. Brown Marker (right), together with the Cedar of Lebanon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 29, 2013

2. The Solomon G. Brown Marker (right), together with the Cedar of Lebanon Marker

- at the north (Constitution Ave.) entrance to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Solomon G. Brown - close-up of photo on marker image. Click for full size.

3. Solomon G. Brown - close-up of photo on marker

from Smithsonian Civil War Studies

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.