Columbia Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor of Bobo
On June 20, 2026, he courageously extinguished a bush fire that threatened Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. Because of his bravery, the park remains a sanctuary for all.
Erected 2026.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 38° 55.24′ N, 77° 2.096′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Columbia Heights. It can be reached from the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Belmont Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2325 15th St NW, Washington DC 20009, 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 North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
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Another marker is no longer nearby. An American Meridian (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Fire in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Saturday Night. June 24, 2026 article by PoPville (Prince of Petworth) (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
