The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cardinal Direction Marker: North
This granite stone is one of the oldest on earth – four billion years old! Before its two-week journey to Washington, D.C., the Dogrib (Tlicho) community of Acasta Lake, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, blessed the stone. The Dogrib recount that they were themselves created from stone. It is one of four Cardinal Direction Markers around the museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion • Native Americans.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.322′ N, 77° 0.935′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker was at the intersection of Jefferson Drive SW and 3rd Street SW, on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Drive SW. Marker is located to the north of the National Museum of the American Indian. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. National Native American Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: East (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cardinal Direction Marker: North (within shouting distance of this marker); Traditional Croplands (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cardinal Direction Marker: South (about 400 feet away); Nora Naranjo-Morse (about 400 feet away); Rick Bartow (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Additional keywords. Native American spirituality
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.