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

Teaching Sailors for the Fleet

Training

— Behind These Walls —

Teaching Sailors for the Fleet Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Teaching Sailors for the Fleet Marker

Inscription. As the nation's first naval gunnery center, the Navy created its first gunnery school here in the 1850's. These "Top Gun" sailors learned how to operated and repair the Navy's largest ordnance, including 4-inch to 13-inch guns. In 1911, the Navy began consolidating its training program at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois.

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 52.582′ N, 76° 59.789′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast west of 7th 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 (a few steps from this marker); Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Functioning as a Union Stronghold (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Navy Yard: Serving the Fleet

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(about 400 feet away); Latrobe Gate - Tingey House (about 500 feet away); The Washington Navy Yard (about 500 feet away); Leutze Park Gun Collection (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

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

2. Teaching Sailors for the Fleet 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 101 times since then and 9 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.