Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abraham Lincoln

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 13, 2021

1. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War, President Lincoln greeted troops upon arriving at the Southwest Waterfront, including Union Soldiers on their way to Fort Stevens to defend Washington from a Confederate Attack.

Erected by Hoffman Madison Waterfront LLC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists.

Location. 38° 52.799′ N, 77° 1.539′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It is on District Square Southwest just north of Wharf Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 District Square SW, Washington DC 20024, 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.

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Globally, it is in 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: "a magnificent waterfront entranceway…" (a few steps from this marker); Washington Kastles (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Oldest Operating Fish Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterfront Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); American Ice Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Notley Young's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Houseboats on the Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 19, 2025

2. Abraham Lincoln Marker

The marker is embedded in the sidewalk and hard to see.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.