Lamond Riggs in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Washington Animal Rescue League
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 19, 2022
1. The Washington Animal Rescue League Marker
In recognition of their dedicated commitment, outstanding service, and exemplary stewardship to protect and relieve animals in distress, The Washington Animal Rescue League honors the memory of these directors—
Annella M. Twogood, Founder • Edith M. Moses, Founder • Martha C. Codman, Founder • Chester Snow • Nannie R. Macomb • Lucretia D. Clark • Suzanne M. Ham • Flora Beales • Elizabeth D. Simpson • Nora M. Brubaker • Charles S. Hamilton • Parthenia S. Besley
Erected by The Washington Animal Rescue League.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 38° 57.673′ N, 77° 0.504′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Lamond Riggs. Marker is on Oglethorpe Street Northwest just east of Blair Road Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Defenses of Washington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Legacy Memorial Park (about 500 feet away);
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Also see . . . The Humane Rescue Alliance: About Us. The Washington Animal Rescue League has since merged with other groups to form The Humane Rescue Alliance. (Submitted on May 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 19, 2022
2. The Washington Animal Rescue League in Northwest DC
The plaque hides in the bushes to the right of the doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
