Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1956
Gladys B. West
Dr. Gladys B. West paved the way for the Global Positioning System (GPS) that has revolutionized global society. She is a pioneer in the use of complex mathematical programming to generate accurate models of the earth's shape.
Dr. West was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia in 1930. She began her career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in 1956.
Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 38° 52.529′ N, 77° 0.204′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. It is on Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Tingey St SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1947 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (here, next to this marker); Cantilever Bridge (here, next to this marker); 1958 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (a few steps from this marker); 1960 / 2000 (a few steps from this marker); Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer / Lockheed Vega / P-51 Mustang Fighter / Bell-47 Flyer / Global Flyer (a few steps from this marker); USS Sequoia / USS Memphis / Skipjack / Canal Barge / USS Constitution (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
