Barney Circle in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flora Adams Darling
Founder
and
first president
National
United States
Daughters
of 1812
Erected 1934 by The Association of State Presidents and Charter Members, United States Daughters of 1812.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812 • Women. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1892.
Location. 38° 52.916′ N, 76° 58.724′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Barney Circle. It is at the intersection of E Street Southeast and Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east on E Street Southeast. The marker is affixed to Darling's grave stone which stands on the grounds of Congressional Cemtery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 E St SE, Washington DC 20003, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commemorating The American Revolutionary Service of General Peterson Goodwyn (a few steps from this marker); The Public Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Alain LeRoy Locke (within shouting distance of this marker); Gadsby Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountjoy Bayly (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann G. Sprigg (within shouting distance of this marker); Adelaide Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mathew Brady Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Also see . . . National Society of United States Daughters of 1812.
The National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 (USD 1812), commonly known as the United States Daughters of 1812, is a patriotic society headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was established in(Submitted on February 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)1892 at Cleveland, Ohio, by Flora Darling, and incorporated in 1901 by Congress.Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 20252. Flora Adams Darling Marker which is affixed to her grave stone
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
