The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Washington City Canal
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 13, 2013
1. The Washington City Canal Marker
Completed in 1815, the canal extended east of this point along the line of Constitution Avenue and south around the Capitol with branches leading into the Anacostia River.
Erected 1950 by National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 38° 53.514′ N, 77° 2.393′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20006, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lock Keepers House (here, next to this marker); Silent Witness (here, next to this marker); Shifting Foundations (a few steps from this marker); Let's Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Canal Connection (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the Washington City Canal. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Washington City Canal. (Submitted on April 2, 2012, by Steven Berkowitz of Annnandale, Virginia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 21, 2024
2. The Washington City Canal Marker
The marker and boulder were moved to an easier-to-see location north of the sidewalk.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2019
3. The Washington City Canal Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 25, 2006
4. Lock Keeper's House
This view is from the sidewalk on Constitution Avenue. This marker can be seen on the stone in the foreground in its previous location. The Lock Keeper's House Marker can be seen to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,698 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 28, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on March 28, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
