Related Historical Markers

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Related Historical Markers

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By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2008

Washington Meridian Marker

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — Washington Meridian — "The Stone" — 1804 - 1923 — Reported missing

The stone marking the Washington Meridian was formerly located 52 feet, nine inches west of this tablet which was presented by the Army and Navy Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. — — Map (db m82518) HM

2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 2 — Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —

Long before Europeans arrived, Meridian Hill was a sacred place for Native Americans. As recently as 1992, a delegation of Native Americans walked across the continent to this park to mourn the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival. They were . . . — — Map (db m130706) HM

3 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — Zero Milestone — President's Park —

The U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey determined the latitude, longitude and elevation of the Zero Milestone. Authorized by Act of Congress, June 5, 1920. Dedicated June 4, 1923. Point for the measurement of distances from Washington on . . . — — Map (db m32486) HM

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