Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William O. Douglas

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 3, 2016

1. William O. Douglas Marker

Inscription. In recognition of Justice William O. Douglas for his contributions toward the establishement of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park

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. It 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.

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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: 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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Creating a National Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Industrial Georgetown (about 300 feet away); M Street - A Road Well Traveled (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 3, 2016

2. William O. Douglas Marker

William O. Douglas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 3, 2016

3. William O. Douglas

Statue by Wendy M. Ross.

Wendy M. Ross © 1976 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 3, 2016

Signature on William O. Douglas Statue.

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 529 times since then and 20 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.