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Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

1786

Elias Hasket Derby

 
 
1786 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2021
1. 1786 Marker
Inscription. The first American trading ship arrives at the port of Canton, China. Following the American Revolution, merchant Elias Derby's ships make 45 voyages to new markets in the East Indies and China.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
 
Location. 38° 52.528′ N, 77° 0.095′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from 3rd Street Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Three Gas Pumps (here, next to this marker); 1775 (here, next to this marker); 1977 (a few steps from this marker); 1631 (a few steps from this marker); 1969 (within shouting distance of this marker); Arch Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Bicycles and a Three-Wheeler (within shouting distance of this marker); 1804-1806 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then. Photo   1. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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