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

Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964

The Extra Mile

— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —

Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

1. Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964 Marker

Inscription. Blending meticulous research on the indiscriminate use of pesticides with her eloquent literary style, Rachel Carson laid the groundwork for the modern environmental movement when she wrote Silent Spring, one of the most influential books of its time. Her book became a catalyst for an environmental philosophy that sought to promote the respectful coexistence of mankind and the environment.

“[We are] challenged as mankind has never been challenged before to prove our maturity and our mastery, not of nature, but of ourselves.”

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list.

Location. 38° 53.895′ N, 77° 1.714′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on G Street Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1208 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel Gompers 1850 - 1924 (here, next to this marker); John Muir 1838 - 1914 (here, next to this marker);

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Bill W. and Dr. Bob (a few steps from this marker); Wallace Campbell 1911 - 1998 (a few steps from this marker); Clifford W. Beers 1876 - 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Baldwin 1884 - 1981 (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover DC / Metro Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Children's Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Rachel Carson. Points of Light. (Submitted on January 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

2. Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964 Marker

Rachel Carson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

3. Rachel Carson

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.