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

The Washington City Canal

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 13, 2013

1. The Washington City Canal Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1815, the canal extended east of this point along the line of Constitution Avenue and south around the Capitol with branches leading into the Anacostia River.

Erected 1950 by National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 38° 53.516′ N, 77° 2.39′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Canal Connection (here, next to this marker); Lock Keeper’s House (here, next to this marker); Inuksuk (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulfinch Gate House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriela Mistral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker. Marker is on a stone next to the Lock Keeper's House.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the Washington City Canal

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. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Washington City Canal. (Submitted on April 2, 2012, by Steven Berkowitz of Annnandale, Virginia.)

Lock Keeper's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, March 25, 2006

2. Lock Keeper's House

Photographer is standing on the sidewalk on Constitution Avenue. This marker can be seen on the stone in the foreground. The Lock Keeper's House Marker can be seen to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,207 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on March 28, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.