The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cardinal Direction Marker: South
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2017
1. Cardinal Direction Marker: South Marker
This boulder traveled more than 18,000 miles from the southernmost point of South America! Between 65 and 145 million years old, this granite stone was given to the museum by the Yagán people of Chile. The Yagán want this stone to represent their community's survival. It is one of four Cardinal Direction Markers around the museum.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.28′ N, 77° 0.991′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker could be reached from Maryland Avenue Southwest west of 3rd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling east. On the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 339 Maryland Avenue 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 location. Traditional Croplands (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cardinal Direction Marker: South (a few steps from this marker); Nora Naranjo-Morse
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2017
2. Cardinal Direction Marker: South Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
