Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1830 / 1899
1830. There are 23 miles of railroad tracks in the United States.
1899. There are 186,000 miles of railroad tracks in the United States.
Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 52.577′ N, 77° 0.089′ W. Marker was in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Navy Yard. Marker was on M Street Southeast west of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. 1869 (here, next to this marker); 1895 (here, next to this marker); 1886 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 1830 / 1899 (here, next to this marker); Covered Wagon Wheels (here, next to this marker); 1860 (a few steps from this marker); 1837
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which has slightly different text.
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 96 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
