Adams Morgan in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ignacy Łukasiewicz
1822 - 1882
— Academy of Superheroes —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), circa December 30, 2022
The inventor of the kerosene lamp.
The founder of the world's first oil mine and refinery.
A revolutionist and social activist who financed roads, hospitals and social welfare homes.
Erected 2022 by Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.; Nauka; "Science. I Like It" Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 55.478′ N, 77° 2.198′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Adams Morgan. Marker is on 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska (here, next to this marker); Rudolf Weigl (here, next to this marker); Maria Skłodowska Curie (here, next to this marker); Henryk Arctowski (here, next to this marker); Maria Czaplicka (here, next to this marker); Mikołaj Kopernik (here, next to this marker); Jacek Karpiński (here, next to this marker); Ernest Malinowski (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), circa December 30, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.