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

Original Federal Boundary Stone SE 6

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 19, 2014

1. Original Federal Boundary Stone SE 6 Marker

Inscription.
On March 30, 1791, a group of six men, bundled in great coats, could be seen riding on horseback over a "wilderness" on the Potomac River. The leader was George Washington, first President of the United States, who was to approve the site selected for a new capital city authorized by the Constitution. This boundary milestone, southeast No. 6, still standing on its original location, was set here in 1792 under orders of President Washington by Major Andrew Ellicott, Surveyor.

Just 53 years later, in 1845, the Henry Gilpin Company was founded in Baltimore. Importing crude drugs by clipper ship, Gilpin was among the first to assay and standardize for product uniformity and dependable service to the apothecary practicing in the settlements of our early pioneers. This old gas lamp is an original taken from the cobblestone streets of the old Port City.

Erected by the Henry Gilpin Company.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. 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 month for this entry is March 1836.

Location.

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Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 49.886′ N, 76° 59.278′ W. Marker was in Temple Hills, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker could be reached from Southern Avenue south of Wheeler Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 901 Southern Avenue, Capitol Heights MD 20743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 6 (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to St. Elizabeths East (approx. 0.9 miles away in District of Columbia); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 5 (approx. one mile away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 7 (approx. one mile away); Congress Heights School (approx. one mile away in District of Columbia); Fort Carroll (approx. 1.1 miles away in District of Columbia); Fort Greble (approx. 1½ miles away in District of Columbia); In Memory of Col. Raynal C. Bolling (approx. 1½ miles away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temple Hills.

Regarding Original Federal Boundary Stone SE 6. In 2008, an automobile chased by DC police jumped the curb and smashed into the Baltimore street lamp and DC Boundary