West End in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2016
1. Signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement Marker
armament was promoted between the
Dominion of Canada
and the
United States of America
by the signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement,
April 28 and 29, 1817, providing for the
restriction of naval forces on the Great Lakes.
This notable agreement was negotiated on
behalf of Canada in the British Legation
which stood on this site.
Erected 1935 by Kiwanis International.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1817.
Location. 38° 54.23′ N, 77° 3.141′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in West End. Marker is on L Street Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 24th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2427 L Street Northwest, Washington DC 20037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Statue of St. Stephen Martyr (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernardo de Gálvez (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Manila House (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant General George Washington (about 800 feet away); Godey's Lime Kilns
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2016
2. Signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement Marker
The marker can be seen along the sidewalk of L Street in this view, with The Columbia residences in the background to the north.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
