Southwest Federal Center in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Seaman A. Knapp
So named by the Congress in Resolution approved by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, June 16, 1934
to honor the memory of
Seaman A. Knapp
1833-1911
Founder of Farm Demonstration Work
He organized the system of county farm
demonstration agents and boys' and girls' clubs
from which developed the Co-operative Extension Service of the United States.
This tablet placed herein under authorization
of The Seventy-Third Congress by
the National Honorary Extension Fraternity,
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Incorporated.
William A. Lloyd, Grand Director
Pontus H. Ross, Grand Sec. Treas
Erected by Epsilon Sigma Phi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 38° 53.244′ N, 77° 1.726′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Federal Center. Marker is at the intersection of Independence Avenue Southwest and 12th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west on Independence Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Knapp Memorial Arch (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Knapp Memorial Arch (here, next to this marker); Federal Grain Inspection Service (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the People's Garden (about 400 feet away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree (about 400 feet away); Steven Thomas Stefani IV (about 400 feet away); Bradford Pear Tree (about 400 feet away); Bald Cypress (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2019
3. Seaman A. Knapp Memorial Arch
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2019
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Epsilon Sigma Phi National Honorary Extension Fraternity Organized Jan. 10, 1927.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2019
5. Seaman A. Knapp Memorial Arch
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
