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

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Victory Garden

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2019

1. Victory Garden Marker

Inscription. Victory Gardens, also called War Gardens, were planted both at private residences and on public land during World War I and World War II to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort. The AOC donates produce harvested from this garden to local food pantries. Learn more at aoc.gov/victorygarden.

Erected by Architect of the Capitol.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.221′ N, 77° 0.347′ W. Marker was in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Capitol Hill. It was on First Street Southeast just south of Independence Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the Madison Library of Congress building along the west side of the building. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 99 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20540, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Madison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Madison (about 400 feet away); Jefferson (about 500 feet away); United States Capitol (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named United States Capitol (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Jefferson (about 700 feet away); Destroying the Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Capitol in Flames (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. Victory Garden (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); War Garden (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named War Garden (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); War Gardens Over the Top (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.