Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
An Industrial Georgetown
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Today the evidence of Georgetown's industrial past is found in the architecture of buildings along the canal. Evidence of water outlets, bricked up chutes, smokestacks, and block and tackle still remain on many buildings. Reborn as offices, homes, and shops, the warehouses and mills of yesterday testify to Georgetown's humble beginnings and early struggle for prosperity.
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.
Location. 38° 54.267′ N, 77° 4.068′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker can be reached from 34th Street Northwest south of M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Along the C & O Towpath in Georgetown. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 34th 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 location. Window on Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key Park … a place to reflect (within shouting distance of this marker); Forrest Marbury House (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Halcyon House (about 400 feet away); How High is the River? (about 400 feet away); Houses With A Prospect (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Halcyon House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.