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

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The Georgetown House

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

1. The Georgetown House Marker

Inscription. The Georgetown House is closely linked with the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The building was constructed about 1830 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co. for use as a storage room. Later it became a tavern but shortly thereafter turned into stable. The horses and mules drawing the barges were stabled below while the drivers lived above.

Erected by The Georgetown House Boutique Inn.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 54.258′ N, 77° 3.664′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Georgetown. It was at the intersection of 31st Street Northwest and C&O Canal Towpath Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 31st Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1061 31st Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

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 location: A different marker also named The Georgetown House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Georgetown House (here, next to this marker); Herman Hollerith (a few steps from this marker); A Long Stretch of Quiet and Peace… (a few steps from this marker); Canal Square (within shouting distance of this marker); An Industrial Georgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); Creating a National Park (within shouting distance of this marker); At All Hours (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The History of Canal Square (was within shouting

The Georgetown House<br>Boutique Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

2. The Georgetown House
Boutique Inn

distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has a very slightly different inscription.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

3. The Georgetown House
Boutique Inn

Close-up of image on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.