Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pearl
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 38° 52.689′ N, 77° 1.425′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It is at the intersection of Wharf Street Southwest and 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Wharf Street Southwest. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington DC 20024, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: District Morgue (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Channel (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurgood Marshall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Water Street (about 300 feet away); Hogate's Rum Bun (about 400 feet away); Native Americans (about 400 feet away); Capital Yacht Club (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Escape from Slavery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Edmonson Sisters. (Submitted on January 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Pearl Incident. (Submitted on January 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
3. Troubled Waters, by R.J. Phillips Band (Soundcloud, audio-only, 5 mins.). Musical tribute to Emily and Mary
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 16, 2021
3. Sign for an event regarding the Pearl Incident
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,387 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
