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

1804-1806

Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

 
 
1804-1806 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2021
1. 1804-1806 Marker
Inscription. Lewis, Clark and the Corps of Discovery seek the "shortest and most convenient route to the Pacific." Their versatile 55 foot keelboat can be rowed, poled, sailed or pulled up the Missouri River and carry 10 tons of supplies.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
 
Location. 38° 52.528′ N, 77° 0.066′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from 4th Street Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the left when traveling north. 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. 1806 (here, next to this marker); 1775 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 1804-1806 (a few steps from this marker); Four Bicycles and a Three-Wheeler (a few steps from this marker); Expanding Gate Valve (a few steps from this marker); Ships' Wheels (a few steps from this marker);
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1969 (a few steps from this marker); Suspension Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
 
 
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 123 times since then and 2 times this year. 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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