Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Vernon Trail
Theodore Roosevelt Island
This wooded island is a tribute to the vision of our 26th president. Explore, on foot, 2.5 miles of trails and the memorial plaza.
Lady Bird Johnson Park
Take time to visit the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove, a living memorial to our 36th president, and the Navy and Marine Memorial, honoring merchant marines lost at sea.
Gravelly Point
It is a great place to begin a hiking or biking trip, launch a boat, or watch planes landing or taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Daingerfield Island
No longer an island, this area is known for sailing, fishing, and field sports.
City of Alexandria
Founded in 1749, Alexandria is recognized for its 18th- and 19th-century architecture and historic attractions. Enjoy Old Town's waterfront parks and river view. Follow bikeway signs along Union Street.
Jones Point Park
Visit the Jones Point Lighthouse, an inland lighthouse which operated from 1836 to 1925. Look for the cornerstone that commemorates what was once the southernmost corner of the District of Columbia.
Belle Haven Park
This is a popular picnic area and a perfect place to start a trip along the Mount Vernon Trail.
Dyke Marsh Wildlife
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Enjoy a quiet hike through a 240 acre wetland. Over 200 species of birds have been sighted within the preserve.
Fort Hunt Park
Begin a trip along the trail or stop for a picnic and learn about the role Fort Hunt played in the Spanish American War and World War II.
Riverside Park
Enjoy, fishing, picnicking, and scenic river views.
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
George Washington's home on the Potomac River and the southern end of the Mount Vernon Trail.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 38° 47.576′ N, 77° 2.497′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from Jones Point Drive east of South Royal Street, on the right when traveling east.
PLEASE NOTE:
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Potomac Connections (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Jones Point Park (a few steps from this marker); World War I-Era Rudder (within shouting distance of this marker); A World War I Shipyard Transforms Jones Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Prehistory to Colonial Settlement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Emerging Nation (about 300 feet away); World Wars to the Present (about 300 feet away); The First People on Jones Point (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
