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

Grove Karl Gilbert

6-May-1843

— 1-May-1918 —

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2026

1. Grove Karl Gilbert Marker

Inscription.
USGS Founding Geologist, 1879 - 1918 • 1st Chief Geologist, 1889 - 1892

Eminent PLanetary Scientist Pioneer in basin-range system, earthquake forecasting, isostacy, fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, and lunar geology, geologist with EE Howell on Wheeler & Powell surveys of American West and the Grand Canyon

Chief Geologist, Harriman Alaska Expedition, 1899
His ashes here
Founder,Geological Society of America & President, 1892 & 1909 • Founder, National Geographic Society & Vice President, 1904 • President, Phil Society of Washington, 1893 • AAAS 1900 • American Association of Geographers 1908 • Fellow, National Academy of Science, 1883

University of Rochester, AB, AM 1872, LLD 1896 • University of Wisconsin LLD 1904 • Hubbard Medal, NGS • Wollaston Medal, GSL • Walker Prize, BSNH

Erected by Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 38° 55.331′ N, 77° 0.332′ W.

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Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Edgewood. It can be reached from Lincoln Road Northeast north of V Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north. This marker and memorial stands on the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2219 Lincoln Rd NE, Washington DC 20002, 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: The Glenwood Cemetery Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Prospect Hill Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Filter Bed (approx. ¼ mile away); Central to the System / How It Worked (approx. ¼ mile away); Prospect Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Sand Washer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Regulator House (approx.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2026

2. Grove Karl Gilbert Marker

0.3 miles away); Green Space / Sustaining the City (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2026

3. Grove Karl Gilbert Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.