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Related Historical Markers

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By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2008

Washington Meridian Marker - on wall to the right of stairwell

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1► District of Columbia (Washington), Columbia Heights — Washington Meridian — "The Stone" — 1804 - 1923 —

Near 16th Street Northwest north of Crescent Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. 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), Downtown — Zero Milestone — President's Park —

On E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest.

[north face:] Zero Milestone [rendering of Mercury’s winged helmet] [plaque in sidewalk below:] The U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey determined the latitude, longitude and elevation of the Zero Milestone. Authorized . . . — — Map (db m32486) HM

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