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

Functioning as a Union Stronghold

Defense

— Behind These Walls —

Functioning as a Union Stronghold Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

1. Functioning as a Union Stronghold Marker

Inscription. At the start of the Civil War, the Commandant of the Navy Yard mobilized all of the available forces—about 350 Marines, sailors, and volunteers—and hastily established key locations to protect the nation's capital. Additional Union troops arrived in April of 1861. Many of these troops were initially quartered behind these walls.

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.

Location. 38° 52.581′ N, 76° 59.845′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast east of 6th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 N Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Serving as an Arsenal and Gun Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Teaching Sailors for the Fleet (within shouting distance of this marker); Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 16-inch Projectiles (about 600 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons (about 700 feet away); "The President's Own"

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(about 700 feet away); Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (about 700 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Serving the Fleet (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

2. Functioning as a Union Stronghold Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.