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

Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2017

1. Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals Marker

Inscription. Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals, buffalo were penned behind the Smithsonian Castle before being moved to what is now the National Zoological Park. Their presence sparked public interest in the preservation of a vanishing American species.

Erected by Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 38° 53.31′ N, 77° 1.594′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the Enid A. Haupt Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Enid A. Haupt Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Moongate Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); "Nature is my religion." (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Moongate Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fruitful Fig (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Rinzler

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Enid A. Haupt Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Built above an underground museum complex (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2017

2. Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.