Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Muir 1838 - 1914

The Extra Mile

— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —

John Muir 1838 - 1914 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

1. John Muir 1838 - 1914 Marker

Inscription. John Muir's enduring legacy is evident in the vast acreage comprising our National Park System and the Worldwide influence of the Sierra Club, created to advocate for the survival of the world's natural resources. Initially driven by his spiritual love for nature and the Wilderness, Muir became a prolific author and influential champion and defender of the natural world. He raised awareness about the fragility of the wilderness and made us mindful that in preserving it we save something greater than ourselves.

“When we try to pick out something by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.”

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list.

Location. 38° 53.896′ N, 77° 1.709′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. It is on G Street Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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1208 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, 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: Bill W. and Dr. Bob (here, next to this marker); Rachel Carson 1907 - 1964 (here, next to this marker); Samuel Gompers 1850 - 1924 (a few steps from this marker); Wallace Campbell 1911 - 1998 (a few steps from this marker); Discover DC / Metro Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifford W. Beers 1876 - 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Baldwin 1884 - 1981 (within shouting distance of this marker); Children's Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . John Muir. Points of Light. (Submitted on January 2, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

2. John Muir 1838 - 1914 Marker

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

3. John Muir

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.