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

Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens

United States Botanic Garden

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2022

1. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens Marker

Inscription. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens is a showcase of sustainable and accessible landscape design for the professional and home gardener. Bartholdi Gardens was renovated in 2016 using the principles of the Sustainable SITES Initiative. The gardens feature native plants, provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife, and incorporate maintenance practices and plantings that promote healthy soils. Additional elements include locally sourced sustainable furniture, gardens that capture and retain stormwater, and reused plants and materials. The update includes an accessible design that welcomes all garden visitors. At the center is the Fountain of Light and Water by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, best known for designing the Statue of Liberty.

Erected by United States Botanic Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.

Location. 38° 53.187′ N, 77° 0.739′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Federal Center. It is on First Street Southwest just south of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 First St SW, Washington DC 20024, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to a Sustainable Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (about 300 feet away); A Historic Landscape (about 300 feet away); American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial (about 300 feet away); Capitol Square, SW (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sarah P. Duke Gardens (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Bartholdi Fountain (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens Marker [Reverse] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2022

2. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens Marker [Reverse]

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2022

3. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.