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

William Edwin Hall 1876 - 1961

The Extra Mile

— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —

William Edwin Hall 1876 - 1961 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015

1. William Edwin Hall 1876 - 1961 Marker

Inscription. William Edwin Hall served as the unpaid president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for nearly four decades. Sacrificing his time and personal assets, Hall kept the nascent organization solvent. Through his leadership, it grew to become one of America's preeminent charities, offering children a safe harbor from temptation and teaching them to become productive, responsible and caring citizens.

“ What greater monument could a man hope for but the part he has played in the building of character and citizenship among out youth.”

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list.

Location. 38° 53.877′ N, 77° 2.013′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on 15th Street Northwest south of G Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 655 15th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Booker T. Washington 1856 - 1915 (a few steps from this marker); Ernest K. Coulter 1871 - 1952 (a few steps from this marker); Ballington and Maud Booth

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(a few steps from this marker); Millard and Linda Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker); Melvin Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); The Inaugural Parade Tradition (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster-Ashburton Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . William Edwin Hall. Points of Light. (Submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015

2. William Edwin Hall 1876 - 1961 Marker

William Edwin Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015

3. William Edwin Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.