Brentwood in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7

Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

1. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker

Inscription. Placed in 1791-1792, this is one of forty Aquia Creek sandstone markers outlining the original boundaries of the Federal District as commissioned by President Washington. In 1916, The District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution installed a protective cage in an effort to preserve this historical landmark. Continuing its legacy of preservation, in 2012 the district of Columbia Daughters restored the boundary stone and refurbished the protective cage using the original iron.

Erected by Colonel John Washington-Katherine Montgomery Chapter, The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Original Federal Boundary Stones series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 38° 55.427′ N, 76° 56.919′ W. Marker is in Brentwood, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Fort Lincoln Drive Northeast. This marker is along the southwest fence line inside Fort Lincoln Cemetery near the Garden Mausoleum in Block 18. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Fort Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away); Mother's Love (approx. 0.3 miles away); National Won Jeon Shrine of America (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); F.D.N.Y. Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Spring House (approx. 0.4 miles away).

Regarding Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7. [Dedication information:]
Sharon K. Thorne-Sulima, State Regent, 2010-2012
District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution

Colonel John Washington-Katherine Montgomery Chapter, NSDAR
Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

2. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker

The 10 Mile Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

3. The 10 Mile Square

The location of this marker is denoted by a star on this outline of the original 10-mile square of the District of Columbia.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

4. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker

Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

5. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

6. 1792

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

7. DAR Plaque

Original Federal Boundary Stone
District of Columbia

Protected by Katherine Montgomery Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution 1970

Map of Fort Lincoln Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne

8. Map of Fort Lincoln Cemetery

The location of Boundary Marker NE-7 is shown with a red X.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,136 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2020, by Roberto Bernate of Arlington, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 17, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.