Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Knights of Pythias
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 1, 2019
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1864.
Location. 38° 53.764′ N, 77° 1.499′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on E Street Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 914 E Street Northwest, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Christian Index (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Wilkes Booth's Escape (about 400 feet away); The Restoration of 800 F Street (about 500 feet away); Pennsylvania Avenue (about 500 feet away); This memorial tree (about 500 feet away); Roy Lichtenstein (about 600 feet away); "Woodies" comes to F Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Regarding Knights of Pythias. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress.
Also see . . . Knights of Pythias. Wikipedia article. (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 1, 2019
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