Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
An Intimate and Community Experience
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Rock Creek Park
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 14, 2024
1. An Intimate and Community Experience Marker
A labyrinth consists of a winding path leading to and from a center with only a single entrance. There are no dead ends or blind corners and nothing to "figure out." Often considered to be a method of meditation, contemplation, and relaxation, labyrinths gained popularity in medieval churches as a form of symbolic journey and penitence. Labyrinths have been found at archeological sites that date back 4,000 years and in cultural sites spanning the Greek and Roman empires to Native American sites in the American Southwest.
As you enter the labyrinth, think of a question you wish to contemplate, a dream, a wish, or a favorite prayer. Walk the path of the labyrinth at your own pace. Navigate the twists and turns as you approach the center. The center of the labyrinth can represent your spiritual, mental, or physical center. Take a few moments to breathe deeply at the center. Exit the labyrinth following the same path you used to walk in.
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The labyrinth in Georgetown Waterfront Park was installed in 2008 with the help of TKF Foundation (now known as NatureSacred).
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology
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Location. 38° 54.186′ N, 77° 3.971′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on Water Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3336 Water 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 How High is the River? (about 400 feet away); Canal House (about 700 feet away); Georgetown's First Market (about 800 feet away); Forrest Marbury House (about 800 feet away); Window on Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Francis Scott Key Park a place to reflect (approx. 0.2 miles away); Francis Scott Key Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Halcyon House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. How High is the River? (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Francis Scott Key Park (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Star-Spangled Banner (was
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 14, 2024
2. An Intimate and Community Experience Marker at the labyrinth in Georgetown Waterfront Park
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 124 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
