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Capital Yacht Club

 
 
Capital Yacht Club Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2018
1. Capital Yacht Club Marker
Inscription. The Capital Yacht Club was formed in 1892 when nine yachtsmen hired a watchman to keep an eye on their vessels anchored in the newly formed Washington Channel.
 
Erected 2017.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal OrganizationsWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
 
Location. 38° 52.745′ N, 77° 1.479′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Sutton Square Southwest and Wharf Street Southwest, on the right when traveling north on Sutton Square Southwest. Marker is imbedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Sutton Square Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurgood Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Notley Young's Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hogate's Rum Bun (about 300 feet away); Lewis Jefferson (about 300 feet away); Houseboats on the Waterfront (about 400 feet away); Washington Kastles (about 400 feet away); Urban Renewal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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Capital Yacht Club Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2018
2. Capital Yacht Club Marker
Capital Yacht Club image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2018
3. Capital Yacht Club
Located at 800 Wharf Street SW
Sign on the Capital Yacht Club image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 9, 2018
4. Sign on the Capital Yacht Club

Capital
Yacht Club

Founded 1892

Members Only
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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