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Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

1607

John Smith

 
 
1607 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2021
1. 1607 Marker
Inscription. The first permanent English colonists come to the New World in three small ships; the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. After settling at what is now Jamestown, Virginia Captain Smith becomes their leader.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraExplorationWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1607.
 
Location. 38° 52.529′ N, 77° 0.136′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on 3rd Street Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cable Stayed Bridge (here, next to this marker); 2005 (a few steps from this marker); 2003 (a few steps from this marker); Landing Gear and Wheels (a few steps from this marker); 1983 (within shouting distance of this marker); 2004 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1972-1978
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Arch Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
 
1607 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2019
2. 1607 Marker
This is a previous iteration of the marker. While the information is identical, the formatting is slightly different.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   2. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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