Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pilgrim
By Vicki Winters Reid
1491-1556
Founder of the Society of Jesus
1540
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.
Location. 38° 54.522′ N, 77° 4.334′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It can be reached from 37th Street Northwest north of P Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jan Karski (n. Jan Kozielewski) (1914-2000) (within shouting distance of this marker); Poulton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S/Sgt. Richard F. Hoffman, A.A.F. (about 300 feet away); John Carroll (about 400 feet away); Healy Hall (about 400 feet away); America's Oldest Catholic University (about 400 feet away); Jesuit Community Cemetery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 13, 2017
4. Marker behind The Pilgrim
In memory of
Rev. Royden B. Davis, S.J.
C'47 L'49 H'85
1923-2002
Dean Georgetown College
1966-1989
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rooney C'48 L'51
and family C'74 L'81
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


