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

The Georgetown House

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

1. The Georgetown House Marker

Inscription. The Georgetown House is closely linked with the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The building was constructed about 1830 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co. for use as a storage room. Later it became a tavern but shortly thereafter turned into stable. The horses and mules drawing the barges were stabled below while the drivers lived above.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 38° 54.258′ N, 77° 3.664′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is at the intersection of 31st Street Northwest and C&O Canal Towpath Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 31st Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1061 31st 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. Herman Hollerith (a few steps from this marker); A Long Stretch of Quiet and Peace… (a few steps from this marker); The History of Canal Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Creating a National Park (within shouting distance of this marker); At All Hours

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Power (within shouting distance of this marker); The history of Canal Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

The Georgetown House<br>Boutique Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

2. The Georgetown House
Boutique Inn

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 11, 2017

3. The Georgetown House
Boutique Inn

Close-up of image on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.