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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB4D_life-on-the-park_Washington-DC.html
During the Civil War (1861-1865), the Union Army Carver Hospital and barracks occupied Meridian Hill. The facilities attracted African American freedom seekers looking for protection and employment. By war's end, a Black community had put down roo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB4C_the-roots-of-reed-cooke_Washington-DC.html
In 1947, the building on your left opened as the National Arena, a public roller rink and bowling alley. It also hosted professional wrestling, roller derbies, and rock concerts. In 1986 it became the Citadel Motion Picture Center, where portions …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB1K_meridian-hill-malcolm-x-park_Washington-DC.html
Long before Europeans arrived, Meridian Hill was a sacred place for Native Americans. As recently as 1992, a delegation of Native Americans walked across the continent to this park to mourn the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival. They were re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB15_mrs-hendersons-legacy_Washington-DC.html
As you look up the hill, you can see Peter C. L'Enfant's 1791 plan for Washington ended up here in front of you at Boundary Avenue, now Florida Avenue. Back then, when people walked or rode in horse-drawn vehicles, it was hard to climb this steep …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMATL_mary-surratts-boarding-house_Washington-DC.html
"The nest in which the egg was hatched."President Andrew Johnson, April 1865.The building at 604 H Street, today Golo's Chinese Restaurant, is intimately connected with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater, just five bl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAH3_former-site-columbian-harmony-cemetery_Washington-DC.html
Many distinguished Black citizens including Civil War veterans were buried in this cemetery. These bodies now rest in the new National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery in Maryland.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMADR_st-patricks-parish_Washington-DC.html
First church to be erected in the "Federal City" outside the limits of "George Towne." First pastor, Rev. Anthony Caffrey, brought from Dublin at suggestion of James Hoban, architect of the "Presidential Palace." March 17, 1953.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA95_george-preston-marshall_Washington-DC.html
(west face):[image of George Preston Marshall]
Founder of the Washington Redskins
Pioneer in the National Football League(east face):[image of Washington Redskins logo]
The Washington Redskins organized in nation's capital, 1937.
This …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6S_centennial-year-alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority_Washington-DC.html
CommemoratingtheCentennial Year Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Rankin Chapel,site of the Founder's Windowerected in honor of the Sixteen Pillars of AKA,January 14, 1978.
Dr. Barbara A. Mckinzie, Centennial International President…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5N_clark-calvin-griffith_Washington-DC.html
[south face of monument]:{Rendering of Clark Calvin Griffith with the title}? ? ? ? ? ? "The Old Fox"
Clark Calvin GriffithBorn Clear Creek, MissouriNovember 20, 1869
Pitcher - Manager - OwnerMember of Hall of FameWon 237 — Lost 140Dev…