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

The Island

 
 
The Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2022
1. The Island Marker
Inscription. Southwest was nicknamed "the island" because it was originally cut off from the city by the Tiber and James Creeks, and later by the Southeast-Southwest Freeway constructed in the 1960s.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable PlacesRoads & VehiclesWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 38° 52.643′ N, 77° 1.35′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is on Riley Street Southwest just south of Maine Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 Water St SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Channel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War (about 300 feet away); District Morgue (about 400 feet away); Gangplank Marina (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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The Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2022
2. The Island Marker
The marker is embedded in the sidewalk.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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