Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Original Georgetown Reservoir
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
Georgetown Reservoir
1859-1932
Stone wall and iron fence
1871
Erected 2005 by District of Columbia State Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 38° 54.759′ N, 77° 3.96′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on Reservoir Road Northwest east of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1670 Wisconsin Avenue 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. Edward Clark Thomson (a few steps from this marker); 1667 Wisconsin Ave. NW (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgetown Heights (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mahmoud Yarrow or Yarrow Mamout (about 400 feet away); Hilleary's Smiling Corner (about 600 feet away); Freed Slave and Future President (about 700 feet away); Box Knot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dumbarton Oaks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2017
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on November 30, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.