Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Godey's Lime Kilns

1833 - 1908

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2019

1. Godey's Lime Kilns Marker

Inscription. These kilns were used as late as 1908, supplying Washington with a fine grade of lime. The limestone was brought from quarries just beyond Seneca, Maryland over the C & O Canal.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 38° 54.21′ N, 77° 3.376′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker can be reached from L Street Northwest west of 26th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Marker can be accessed from a dirt path at the west end of L Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2701 K Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alfred Lee Feed and Grain Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Georgetown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Duvall Foundry (approx. 0.2 miles away); History Preserved and Adapted (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Little Jewel (approx. 0.2 miles away); William O. Douglas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Statue of St. Stephen Martyr (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2019

2. Godey's Lime Kilns Marker

Close up of one of the kilns image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2019

3. Close up of one of the kilns

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.