Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Juliette Gordon Low
The Extra Mile
— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015
1. Juliette Gordon Low Marker
“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers. ”
October 31, 1860 - January 17, 1927
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 53.895′ N, 77° 1.966′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on G Street Northwest east of 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1430 G 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. Helen Keller 1880 - 1969 (here, next to this marker); Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968 (a few steps from this marker); Eunice Kennedy Shriver (a
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Also see . . . Juliette Gordon Low. 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. Juliette Gordon Low Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015
3. Juliette Gordon Low Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2016
4. Juliette Gordon Low
This portrait of Juliette Gordon Low by Edward Hughes hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
"Elegantly depicted by British artist Edward Hughes, Juliette Gordon Low radiates the luxury of elite American birth and marriage to a wealthy Englishman. Low's satisfaction with her privileged lifestyle, however, soon faded. Following her unfaithful husband's death, she became interested in the Girl Guides, an organization established by her friend, British general Sir Robert Baden-Powell, who had also founded the Boy Scouts. Working with disadvantaged girls living near her Scottish estate, Low became a troop leader, imparting practical skills to her charges. After creating troops in London, Low brought the idea to the United States in 1912, establishing a Girl Guides troop in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. In 1915, Low incorporated the Girl Scouts of the USA. Today the organization continues to inspire girls to pursue 'the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.'" — National Portrait Gallery
"Elegantly depicted by British artist Edward Hughes, Juliette Gordon Low radiates the luxury of elite American birth and marriage to a wealthy Englishman. Low's satisfaction with her privileged lifestyle, however, soon faded. Following her unfaithful husband's death, she became interested in the Girl Guides, an organization established by her friend, British general Sir Robert Baden-Powell, who had also founded the Boy Scouts. Working with disadvantaged girls living near her Scottish estate, Low became a troop leader, imparting practical skills to her charges. After creating troops in London, Low brought the idea to the United States in 1912, establishing a Girl Guides troop in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. In 1915, Low incorporated the Girl Scouts of the USA. Today the organization continues to inspire girls to pursue 'the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.'" — National Portrait Gallery
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 1,086 times since then and 202 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 3, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
