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

Bill W. and Dr. Bob

The Extra Mile

— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —

Bill W. and Dr. Bob Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

1. Bill W. and Dr. Bob Marker

Inscription. United in their search for sobriety, Dr. Bob and Bill W. established Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. This fellowship allows men and women to share with one another their experience, strength and hope in order to carry the message of recovery to alcoholics seeking help.

“It was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Nothing more was required for me to make my beginning.” — Bill W.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 38° 53.895′ N, 77° 1.708′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker can be reached from G Street Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. 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. John Muir 1838 - 1914 (here, next to this marker); Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964 (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Gompers 1850 - 1924 (a few steps from this marker); Wallace Campbell 1911 - 1998 (a few steps from this marker); Discover DC / Metro Center

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Clifford W. Beers 1876 - 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Baldwin 1884 - 1981 (within shouting distance of this marker); Children's Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Robert Smith and William B. Wilson. Points of Light. (Submitted on January 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

2. Bill W. and Dr. Bob Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

3. Bill W.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

4. Dr. Bob

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.