The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shaped by People
National Mall and Memorial Parks, Lincoln Memorial
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
The view in front of you has changed many times. In the last 200 years, you might have seen a marshy river, a bustling industrial zone, or looming rows of government buildings. Today it is a serene place where plants and animals can thrive and people can find a moment of peace, but it is still a place shaped by humans.
Why do you think city planners altered this landscape?
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 38° 53.448′ N, 77° 2.435′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is on 17th Street Northwest south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20004, 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: Not Built to Last (within shouting distance of this marker); A Prayer For the Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); A Family Affair (within shouting distance of this marker); A Gift From Mexico / Un Regalo de Mιxico (about 300 feet
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Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
