Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

Established 1801

— Semper Fidelis 1801 —

Marine Barricks Washington, D.C. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2022

1. Marine Barricks Washington, D.C. Marker

Inscription. The oldest active post in the Marine Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., was founded in 1801 by President Thomas Jefferson and the second commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows. Better known as "8th & I," the Barracks supports a wide-range of ceremonial and security missions and is home to nationally recognized units, including the United States Marine Band, the marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Along with the historic "Home of the Commandant's," Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. was registered as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 38° 52.684′ N, 76° 59.782′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on 7th Street Southeast just south of Virginia Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The President's Own" (here, next to this marker); William Prout: Community Builder

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Change and Renewal (about 500 feet away); Strike Up the Band (about 500 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Serving the Fleet (about 600 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons (about 600 feet away); Teaching Sailors for the Fleet (about 600 feet away); Serving as an Arsenal and Gun Factory (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2022

2. Marine Barricks Washington, D.C. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.