Kingman Park in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Erected by DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1800.
Location. 38° 53.862′ N, 76° 58.688′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Kingman Park. It can be reached from Gales Street Northeast west of 18th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Gales St NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Did You Know (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Memorial (here, next to this marker); Washington Monument (a few steps from this marker); Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hirshhorn Museum (a few steps from this marker); Lockheed P-38 Lightning (a few steps from this marker); North American B-25 Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); North American P-51D Mustang (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
