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

George Washington

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

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. President Washington envisioned The Federal City as both a political capital and a maritime center, approving L'Enfant's plans for a major inland seaport to be created in the southwest quadrant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 52.665′ N, 77° 1.323′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It is at the intersection of Maine Avenue Southwest and Riley Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Maine Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Riley 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (about 300 feet away); World War II (about 300 feet away); Washington Channel (about 400 feet away); Stone from First Baptist Church in America (about 400 feet away); Jackie Kennedy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. 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. George Washington 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 234 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.