Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Providing Neighborhood Enrichment
Community
— Behind These Walls —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 17, 2018
Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 38° 52.577′ N, 76° 59.5′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on 11th Street Southeast south of M Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south. 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 a Temporary Federal Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center (about 500 feet away); Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques (about 700 feet away); Receiving Honored Servicemembers and Dignitaries (about 700 feet away); Second Officer's House (about 700 feet away); The Paving Stone Archaeological Site / The L'Enfant Plan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leutze Park - Marine Corps Historical Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 17, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.