Washington DC Boundary Stone - SW8
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hrothroc
N 38° 52.356 W 077° 08.752
18S E 313843 N 4304827
Boundary stone with protective fencing around it. Southwest Number 8
Waymark Code: WM16YZB
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Monumentation Type: Stone post

Monument Category: State boundary marker

Accessible to general public: yes

Historical significance:
Marks original boundaries of Washington DC in what is now Virginia. Placed in 1791, the boundary stones are the oldest federal monuments.

Monument Website: [Web Link]

Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed

Monument Category (if other): Not listed

Explain Non-Public access: Not listed

County: Not listed

USGS Quad: Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Other Coordinates: Not Listed

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Approximate date of monument: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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