The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to the People's Garden
The People's Garden
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
1. Welcome to the People's Garden Marker
Named in honor of USDA's founder, President Abraham Lincoln, who described USDA as "The People's Department," People's Gardens demonstrate how people can be empowered to change their communities by the simple act of gardening.
The People's Garden demonstrates how gardens can make big impacts in communities by:
✔ Growing fresh, healthy food for people and habitat for wildlife.
✔ Teaching people how to garden using sustainable practices that benefit the natural environment.
✔ Nurturing a beautiful green space for neighbors to gather, reflect and enjoy.
Produce grown here will be donated to the local community.
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1862.
Location. 38° 53.305′ N, 77° 1.7′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street Southwest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Federal Grain Inspection Service (a few steps from this marker); USDA Holocaust Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Bald Cypress (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradford Pear Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); USDA Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steven Thomas Stefani IV (about 300 feet away); Knapp Memorial Arch (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
2. Welcome to the People's Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
