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

Waterfront Commerce

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2018

1. Waterfront Commerce Marker

Inscription. By the 1820's, the Southwest Waterfront had become the principal commercial waterfront of the city, home to municipal piers, ice and coal docks, and fish and coastal steamship wharves.

Erected 2017 by Hoffman Madison Waterfront LLC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 38° 52.813′ N, 77° 1.508′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of District Square Southwest and Maine Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on District Square Southwest. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Maine Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Ice Company (a few steps from this marker); Washington Kastles (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); "a magnificent waterfront entranceway…" (within shouting distance of this marker); Notley Young's Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); America's Oldest Operating Fish Market

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(about 300 feet away); Houseboats on the Waterfront (about 300 feet away); Long Bridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2018

2. Waterfront Commerce Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.