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

Protecting the River's Watershed

Anacostia River

— Behind These Walls —

Protecting the River's Watershed Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2019

1. Protecting the River's Watershed Marker

Inscription. The Anacostia River has flooded the Navy Yard many times, with the worst flooding in 1936, 1937, 1942, and 1996. The flooding curtailed operations, inundating buildings closest to the river, and covered ground floors with 12 to 18 inches of water. In 2000, along with federal and local agencies, the Navy supported plans to better manage, protect, and beautify the Anacostia River watershed.

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 38° 52.414′ N, 76° 59.502′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. It is on 11th Street Southeast north of O Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 N Street Southeast, Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, 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,

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it is in 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: Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of U. S. Experimental Model Basin 1898 - 1955 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marine Railway - Experimental Model Basin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leutze Park - Marine Corps Historical Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dudley Knox Center for Naval History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Navy Department Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Officer's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Naval Historical Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2019

2. Protecting the River's Watershed Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.