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

George Washington

 
 
George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
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 & PoliticsSettlements & SettlersWaterways & 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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At 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, measured in a direct line); 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.
 
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George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
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 75 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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