The Washington City Canal - Washington, DC
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bluesnote
N 38° 53.509 W 077° 02.396
18S E 323081 N 4306750
A historical marker on the National Mall.
Waymark Code: WM10C4E
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2019
Views: 4
The plaque says:
"The Washington City Canal
completed in 1815
The canal extended east of this point
along the line of
Constitution Avenue
and south around the capitol
with braces leading into
the Anacostia river"
Group that erected the marker: National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Washington, DC
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