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

Native Americans

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022

1. Native Americans Marker

Inscription. At the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the area known as Southwest was populated by the Native Americans long before its written history was first recorded when Captain John Smith mapped the area in 1608.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.

Location. 38° 52.641′ N, 77° 1.362′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It is on Wharf Street Southwest just west of Riley Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 Water St 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.

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: The Island (a few steps from this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Channel (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (about 400 feet away); District Morgue (about 400 feet away); The Pearl (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby.

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All Aboard! (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Escape from Slavery (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022

2. Native Americans Marker

The marker is embedded in the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.