Edgewood in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prospect Hill
Our nation's capitol's German-American cemetery and historical landmark. Est. 1858
Erected by Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 38° 55.15′ N, 77° 0.526′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Edgewood. It is on North Capitol Street Northeast 0.1 miles north of V Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 North Capitol St NE, Washington DC 20002, 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: Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Additional commentary.
1. Historic Landmark Status
In 2006, the cemetery was listed on the DC Register of Historic Places.
— Submitted September 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
2. Spelling on the marker
The spelling capitol (i.e. the building) is taken from the marker, rather than the spelling capital (i.e. the municipality that is the seat of government).
— Submitted September 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2021
2. Prospect Hill Marker
The marker stands in the circle at the entrance to the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
