Georgia Avenue / Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail Historical Markers

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 26, 2026

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GEOGRAPHIC SORTTitle SortMarker Number SortMarker Number Sort for TrailsPublication Order Sort Publication Order Sort AErected Year SortMost Viewed SortMost Recent-Interest SortMost Recently Changed SortSEE FAQ #33 FOR DESCRIPTIONS

1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, LeDroit Park — 5 — Griffith Stadium — "Lift Every Voice" — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of V Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.

2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Park View — 15 — "Treat Me Refined" — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Sherman Avenue Northwest at Columbia Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Sherman Avenue Northwest.

3 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Park View — 16 — From Beer Garden to Park View — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest. Reported missing.

4 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Park View — 18 — The Modern Shopper — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Park Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

5 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Park View — 17 — The Next Wave — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Morton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

6 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Park View — 14 — Urban Oasis — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Hobart Place Northwest east of Sherman Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.

7 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Petworth — 19 — Mr. Lincoln’s Ride — Lift Every Voice Georgia Avenue — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Rock Creek Church Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

8 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 10 — "Strike!" — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Howard Place Northwest at 6th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Howard Place Northwest.

9 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 13 — Along the "Nile Valley" — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Girard Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.

10 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 12 — Beyond the Basics — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Euclid Street Northwest west of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling east.

11 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 8 — Cleaning Up Cowtown — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Barry Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

12 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 7 — Ed Murphy Way — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Bryant Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

13 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 6 — Medical Care for All — "Lift Every Voice" — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Bryant Street Northwest east of 6th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.

14 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 9 — Teachers and Preachers — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Howard Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

15 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 11 — The Lake So Blue — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On 6th Street Northwest at Fairmont Street Northwest on 6th Street Northwest.

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16 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — 4 — Armed Resistance — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

On Florida Avenue Northwest (Route 29) east of 7th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported missing.

17 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — 1 — Grief Turns to Anger — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On 7th Street Northwest at S Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.

18 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — 3 — Howard Theatre — Lift Every Voice Georgia Avenue — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On T Street Northwest east of 7th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.

19 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — 2 — Seventh and T — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —

On 7th Street Northwest (U.S. 29) just north of T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.

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