Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1865-1869

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 7, 2021

1. 1865-1869 Marker

Inscription. Chinese and Irish immigrants built about 2,000 miles of track. The 12,000 Chinese were nearly 80% of Central Pacific's workforce. Their hard work and ingenuity to tunnel through the Sierras made possible the Transcontinental Railroad.

Erected 2021 by U.S. Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 38° 52.576′ N, 77° 0.05′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is at the intersection of M Street Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on M Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1830 (here, next to this marker); 1817 (here, next to this marker); Switching Yard (a few steps from this marker); 1840-1950 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1830 (a few steps from this marker); 1825 (a few steps from this marker); 1827

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(a few steps from this marker); 1833 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 33 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.