Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Ninian Beall
Patentee of Rock of Dunbarton
Member of the House of Burgesses
Commander in Chief of Provincial Forces of Maryland
In grateful recognition of his services "upon all incursions and disturbances of neighbouring Indians" the Maryland Assembly of 1699 passed "An Act of Gratuity"
Erected 1910 by The Society of Colonial Wars in the District of Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans.
Location. 38° 54.454′ N, 77° 3.912′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on Potomac Street Northwest south of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3240 O 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. St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish (a few steps from this marker); St. John's: 200 Years of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Theater, Slave Pen, and the Marshall Family (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Last Home of Stephen Bloomer Balch, D.D.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
