Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Georgetown House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 14, 2024

1. The Georgetown House Marker

Inscription. The Georgetown House is closely linked with the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The building was constructed about 1830 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co. for use as a storage room. Later it became a tavern, but shortly thereafter turned into a stable. The horses and mules drawing the barges were stabled below while the drivers lived above.

Erected by The Georgetown House.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 38° 54.257′ N, 77° 3.661′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath just east of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1061 31st St NW, Washington DC 20007, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Georgetown House (here, next to this marker); Herman Hollerith (a few steps from this marker); A Long Stretch of Quiet and Peace… (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Square

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(within shouting distance of this marker); An Industrial Georgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); Creating a National Park (within shouting distance of this marker); At All Hours (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Power (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Georgetown House (has been replaced with this marker); The History of Canal Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 14, 2024

2. The Georgetown House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.