The Palisades in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Moor, Grocer
Georgetown African American Historic Landmark
— 2020 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2023
Erected 2020 by Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 38° 54.998′ N, 77° 5.887′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington , District of Columbia. It is in The Palisades. Marker is on Reservoir Road Northwest east of V Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4920 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Lady Victory Church Stormwater Features (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abner Cloud House (approx. ¼ mile away); Navigation of the Potomac (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Indian Spring (approx. half a mile away in Virginia); Native American Home Site (approx. half a mile away in Virginia); History of the Nature Center (approx. 0.6 miles away in Virginia); Georgetown Incline Plane (approx. 0.6 miles away); As you are on the old Glen Echo Trolley line… (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Regarding Joseph Moor, Grocer. A manumitted African American is a freed slave.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.