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

Thomas Sim Lee Corner

By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016

1. Thomas Sim Lee Corner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

3001-3003 M Street was built as a single dwelling in 1794 by Thomas Sim Lee twice Governor of Maryland, 1779-1782 and 1792-1794. Lee also owned the adjoining land which he sold to Andrew Ross and Robert Getty who, in 1810, built 3005-3011 M Street and 1206-1210 Thirtieth Street.

Erected by Historic Georgetown, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 38° 54.321′ N, 77° 3.557′ W. Marker is in Georgetown in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker is at the intersection of M Street Northwest and 30th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on M Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 M Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ross and Getty House (a few steps from this marker); M Street - A Road Well Traveled (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Loughborough's Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Only Constant is Change

By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016

2. Thomas Sim Lee Corner Marker

This additional marker reads: The Thomas Sim Lee Corner, 1794-1811, Foundation for Preservation of Historic Georgetown, Easement acquired March 1985

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (about 400 feet away); Georgetown Historic District (about 400 feet away); William O. Douglas (about 400 feet away); Suter Home (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Ross and Getty Building, mentioned in the marker image. Click for full size.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016

3. Ross and Getty Building, mentioned in the marker

Circa 1810
This property contributes to the
Georgetown Historic District.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016

4. Thomas Sim Lee Corner Marker

3001-3011 M Street in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.