Anacostia Park in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flora & Fauna
Today, key species include the great blue heron, osprey, turtles, frogs, eels, snakes, beavers, fox, deer and bald eagles.
Erected by Tendani Mpulubusi El with assistance from students at Eastern and Ballou High Schools with support from The Kresge Foundation, 11th Street Bridge Park, BBAR, 8 Arts & Culture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 38° 52.407′ N, 76° 59.036′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Anacostia Park. It is on Anacostia Drive half a mile east of Good Hope Road Southeast, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Anacostia
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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 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: Swimming Pool Riot of 1949 (a few steps from this marker); Hillsdale & Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native People & Visitors (approx. Ό mile away); Protecting the River's Watershed (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bridge to the Heart of Washington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques (approx. 0.4 miles away); Assassin's Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Good Times on Good Hope (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
