The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cardinal Direction Marker: South
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2022
1. Cardinal Direction Marker: South Marker
This stone is one of four Cardinal Direction Markers that honor the four directions—north, east, south, and west. Representatives of Native communities in Canada, Maryland, Chile, and Hawai'i selected a meaningful stone from their region.
This southern marker is a granite stone between 65 and 145 million years old. It traveled more than 18,000 miles from Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost point of South America.
Please respect the animals, rocks, and plants around you.
Do not play on the marker.
[Spanish translation:]
Este marcador del sur es una roca de granito de entre 65 y 145 millones de años. Viajó más de 18.000 millas desde Tierra del Fuego, el punto más austral de América del Sur.
Por favor, respete a los animales, las rocas y las plantas
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No juegue sobre el marcador.
Erected by National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Natural Features.
Location. 38° 53.278′ N, 77° 0.985′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Maryland Avenue Southwest just east of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 482 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Traditional Croplands (a few steps from this marker); Nora Naranjo-Morse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Nora Naranjo-Morse (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern Meadow (within shouting distance of this marker); The Growth of Social Security (within shouting distance of this marker); National Native American Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: East (within shouting distance of this marker); George Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Related marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2022
2. Cardinal Direction Marker: South Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
