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

Civil War

 
 
Civil War Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
1. Civil War Marker
Inscription. New wharves and waterside warehouses were built along the Southwest Waterfront to accommodate military shipping needs of the Union Army, and thousands of soldiers arrived and departed from the waterfront.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWar, US CivilWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 38° 52.63′ N, 77° 1.284′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Maine Avenue Southwest and Parker Row Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Maine Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 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. Jackie Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharves and Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Urban Renewal (about 300 feet away); George Washington (about 300 feet away); Gangplank Marina (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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Civil War Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
2. Civil War 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 65 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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