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

Wharves and Piers

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2023

1. Wharves and Piers Marker

Inscription. The Southwest Waterfront has been continuously used as a commercial wharf since 1800 and was the prominent point of arrival for goods and materials used by the growing federal city.

Erected by Hoffman Madison Waterfront LLC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 38° 52.607′ N, 77° 1.257′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It is on Maine Avenue Southwest west of Water Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 Maine Ave 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.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackie Kennedy (a few steps from this marker); Urban Renewal (within shouting distance of this marker); James Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Gangplank Marina (within shouting distance of this marker); History of SW / Buzzard Point (within shouting distance of this marker); New Town in the City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. All Aboard! (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2023

2. Wharves and Piers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.