Foggy Bottom in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Anniversary Park

The George Washington University

— Washington D.C. —

Anniversary Park Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Jones, March 14, 2018

1. Anniversary Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of The George Washington University by President James Monroe on February 9, 1821 in honor of all who have and all who will contribute to the continued growth and greatness of our University.

John D. Zeglis - Chair, Board of Trustees
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg - President
Mark Reynolds - President, Student Association
Joseph Pelzman - Chair, Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Erected 1996 by The George Washington University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1821.

Location. 38° 53.84′ N, 77° 2.873′ W. Marker is in Foggy Bottom in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker is on F Street Northwest east of 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2123 F Street Northwest, Washington DC 20037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

By Devry Jones, March 14, 2018

2. Anniversary Park Marker

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within walking distance of this marker. The George Washington University (a few steps from this marker); Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sustainable Vision (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lenthall Houses (about 400 feet away); David A. Clarke (about 400 feet away); Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); Free Mandela (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Foggy Bottom.

Sign on the other side of the gate image. Click for full size.

By Devry Jones, March 14, 2018

3. Sign on the other side of the gate

A Community Partnership

This Park was established by
The George Washington University
through the generosity and cooperation of
Potomac Electric Power Company
for use by their friends and neighbors in Foggy Bottom.

Edward F. Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, PEPCO
John M. Derrick, Jr., President, PEPCO

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.