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The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Wetlands

 
 
Wetlands Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 13, 2019
1. Wetlands Marker
Inscription.
These diverse wetlands—and the ducks, squirrels, and dragonflies that make their home here—represent the original Chesapeake Bay environment, the largest estuary in North America. Chesapeake means "Great Shellfish Bay" in the Algonquian language.

Living on the Water
Before European settlement, the local environment looked very different. Because erosion was not so extensive, Chesapeake waterways were clearer and deeper, and dolphins frequently swam along the shores.

During the winter, Native communities harvested the roots of cattails and yellow marsh marigolds for food. Cypress trees—like the fallen one in the middle of the wetlands—were prized for making dugout canoes. Native peoples used reeds to weave mats and fish nets. They roasted oysters to provide food through the seasons.
 
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & ArchaeologyEnvironmentNative Americans.
 
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.299′ N, 77° 0.951′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District
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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 on 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. National Native American Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: East (a few steps from this marker); George Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker); Traditional Croplands (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: South (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: North (within shouting distance of this marker); Nora Naranjo-Morse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Nora Naranjo-Morse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
Wetlands Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 13, 2019
2. Wetlands Marker
The replacement for the Wetlands marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2022
3. The replacement for the Wetlands marker
This replacement marker features no historical information.
The replacement for the Wetlands marker in context image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2022
4. The replacement for the Wetlands marker in context
 
 
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 179 times since then and 2 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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