Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1840-1950
Erected 2021 by U.S. Department of Transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 38° 52.576′ N, 77° 0.057′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast just west of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1825 (a few steps from this marker); 1817 (a few steps from this marker); 1830 (a few steps from this marker); 1865-1869 (a few steps from this marker); 1827 (a few steps from this marker); 1833 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1830 (a few steps from this marker); Switching Yard (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
