Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Volta Bureau
has been designated a
Registered National
Historical Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973
Erected 1973.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 54.591′ N, 77° 4.137′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is at the intersection of 35th Street Northwest and Volta Place Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 35th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3417 Volta Place Northwest, 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 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 marker: Herron-Moxley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Birth of Camelot" (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Grosvenor Chapman (about 500 feet away); MaHorney - Harrington House
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 1, 2018
3. Volta Bureau Marker
Association for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
