Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Minuteman Memorial Building

ROA National Headquarters

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 2019

1. The Minuteman Memorial Building Marker

Inscription. The Reserve Officers Association of the United States was founded in 1922 by combat veterans of World War I at the request of their commander, General of the Armies John "Black Jack" Pershing. The Association holds a Congressional Charter to enhance the security of the nation by advocating for national preparedness, sustaining a strong Reserve force, and supporting the citizen warriors and their families who volunteer to serve and sacrifice for our country in war and peace.

Erected by The Reserve Officers Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 38° 53.515′ N, 77° 0.35′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on 1st Street Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) south of Constitution Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, 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,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Minuteman Memorial Building (here, next to this marker); The Old Brick Capitol (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Capitol

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named United States Capitol (about 400 feet away); Consequential Concrete (about 500 feet away); National Woman's Party Headquarters (about 600 feet away); Residence of Albert Gallatin (about 600 feet away); Alva Belmont House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. From June to December, 1917 (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands a few feet away.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 2019

2. The Minuteman Memorial Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.