Potomac West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Columns of This Portico
By Devry Becker Jones, May 27, 2019
1. The Columns of This Portico Marker
of this portico
were used in the
Inaugural stand on which
President
Franklin D. Roosevelt
took his oath of office
March 3, 1937
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list.
Location. 38° 50.475′ N, 77° 3.808′ W. Marker is in Potomac West in Alexandria, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Bruce Street, on the right when traveling south on Mount Vernon Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3900 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Betty Louise Josephson King (approx. 0.2 miles away); Four Mile Run and Flooding / The Restoration Project / I Live Here...Can You Find Me? / Public Art (approx. 0.3 miles away); History at Four Mile Run Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Transportation (approx. half a mile away); Fort Scott
By Devry Becker Jones, May 27, 2019
2. The Columns
The plaque is below the address number sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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