Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Sim Lee Corner
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016
1. Thomas Sim Lee Corner Marker
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 Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. 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
Photographed 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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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2016
3. Ross and Getty Building, mentioned in the marker
This property contributes to the
Georgetown Historic District.
Photographed 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 January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
