Historical Markers in Langdon, District of Columbia
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On 20th Street Northeast south of Hamlin Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
[Plaque on sculpture along 20th Street]
A Celebration of Chuck Brown
(1936-2012)
The fundamental force behind Go-Go music -- Using music, story-telling, and rhythm to help create a culture of inclusion and participation in . . . — — Map (db m130826) HM
On Channing Street Northeast just west of Lafayette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
Obstetrician Ionia Rollin Whipper (1872-1953) was a leader in health care services for the city's young women. Born in South Carolina to an illustrious family, Dr. Whipper was educated in the DC public schools before graduating from Howard . . . — — Map (db m187434) HM
On Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1) east of 20th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
Congregation began about 1722, when Catholics first attended mass at chapel within Queen family mansion, on site approximately at present Evarts Street, N.E., near 20th Street. Building came to be called Queen’s Chapel. Destroyed by fire three . . . — — Map (db m143950) HM