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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLPI_zero-milestone_Washington-DC.html
[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 by Act of Congress, June 5, 1920…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLPE_freedmans-savings-and-trust_Washington-DC.html
On this site stood the principal office of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company founded on March 3, 1865 to receive deposits from former slaves. Frederick Douglass served as its last president. The bank was closed on June 29, 1874. The buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLO5_samuel-francis-du-pont_Washington-DC.html
Samuel Francis Du Pont, United States Navy, 1803 - 1865 This memorial fountain replaces a statue erected by the Congress of the United States in recognition of his distinguished services.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLO1_restoration-of-jackson-place-and-lafayette-square_Washington-DC.html
[Sketch of townhouses along Jackson Place, NW - the western border of Lafayette Square - behind which the White House Conference Center was constructed in the 1960s & 70s.]
Dedicated to those whose spirit and vision helped to preserve the his…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLJN_general-lafayette-and-his-compatriots_Washington-DC.html
[north face:] To General Lafayette and his Compatriots 1777 - 1783[south face:] By the Congress in commemoration of the services rendered by General Lafayette and his Compatriots during the struggle for the Independence of the United Sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH7_jacqueline-bouvier-kennedy_Washington-DC.html
When the historic character of Lafayette Square was severely threatened during her husband's administration, it was preserved with the vision and dedicated efforts of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
This view from Decatur House is dedicated to he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH3_the-cathedral-of-st-matthew-the-apostle_Washington-DC.html
has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
Construction begun in 1893, dedicated 1913.Built to replace the earlier Church of St. Matthew located at 15th and H Streets NWfrom 1840 to 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH0_general-federation-of-womens-clubs_Washington-DC.html
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of other through volunteer service. Founded in 1890, it is one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLBU_chief-petty-officers_Washington-DC.html
The rank of chief petty officer - the senior position among naval enlisted ranks - was established by the Navy Department in 1893. A time capsule was placed within this foundation on 13 October 1993 to be opened in the chiefs' bicentennial year 20…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML8C_crown-princess-m-rtha-of-norway_Washington-DC.html
[Panel 1:]Crown Princess M?rtha of Norway 1901 - 1954 Born in Stockholm, Sweden to Prince Charles of Sweden and Princess Ingeborg of DenmarkMarried to Crown Prince Olav of Norwayin 1929
[Panel 2:]This monument, created by Kirsten Kokkin, was er…