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James Creek

 
 
James Creek Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
1. James Creek Marker
Inscription. Forming from springs near Capitol Hill, the creek flowed south and emptied into the Anacostia River. It was converted into canals during the 1800s, which were engineered underground by 1917.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
 
Location. 38° 52.59′ N, 77° 1.238′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street Southwest and Maine Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north on Water Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Water St SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Urban Renewal (a few steps from this marker); Wharves and Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackie Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); History of SW / Buzzard Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); New Town in the City (within shouting distance of this marker); Gangplank Marina (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Law House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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James Creek Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
2. James Creek Marker
 
 
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 84 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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