Brentwood in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013
1. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker
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 these topic lists: Landmarks • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), 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. This marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013
2. Original Federal Boundary Stone Northeast 7 Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Spring House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lincoln Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Living Sculpture (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barney Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Bladensburg (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Lincoln Mausoleum (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brentwood.
Regarding Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7. [Dedication information:]
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
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
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
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7. DAR Plaque
District of Columbia
Protected by Katherine Montgomery Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution 1970
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 September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 53 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.
