Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Capitol Columns
Erected by Friends of Ethel Shields Garrett in honor of her efforts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 38° 54.615′ N, 76° 58.04′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Elipse Road Northeast north of Beechwood Road Northeast, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the National Arboretum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capitol Columns (within shouting distance of this marker); Artemisia absinthium (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chichorium intybus (about 700 feet away); Valeriana officinalis (about 700 feet away); World of Salvias (about 700 feet away); Artemisia annua (about 800 feet away); Dianthus caryophyllus (about 800 feet away); Matthiola incana (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
More about this marker. The National Arboretum is located in the northeast section of Washington, DC, approximately ten minutes from the Capitol Building. There are two entrances: one at 3501 New York Avenue, NE (U.S. Route 50), and the other at 24th & R Streets, NE, off of Bladensburg Road. The Arboretum grounds are open every day of the year except December 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Also see . . . The United States National Arboretum. (Submitted on April 4, 2007.)
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