Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William O. Douglas
Erected 1977 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 38° 54.252′ N, 77° 3.565′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is at the intersection of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath and 30th Street Northwest when traveling west on Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath. The marker is in the C&O Canal National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1058 30th St NW, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgetown Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Duvall Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); At All Hours (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Creating a National Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M Street - A Road Well Traveled (about 300 feet away); Thomas Sim Lee Corner (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 28, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.