Washington DC Boundary Stone - West
N 38° 53.597 W 077° 10.338
18S E 311604 N 4307177
Washington DC Boundary Stone - West
This is the west cornerstone of the series of Washington DC boundary markers established in 1791 and 1792 to establish the boundaries of the District of Columbia.
Waymark Code: WMVXC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2006
Views: 115
Washington DC Boundary Stone - West
This is the west cornerstone of the series of Washington DC boundary markers established in 1791 and 1792 to establish the boundaries of the 100 square mile District of Columbia. The boundary stones were set by Andrew Ellicott, Benjamin Banneker, and Joseph Ellicott.
The location of the cornerstone is in Andrew Ellicott Park, 2824 N. Arizona Street.
Monumentation Type: Dressed stone
Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker
Accessible to general public: yes
Historical significance:
These stones are the oldest federal monuments. There were 40 boundary stones outlining the District of Columbia.
Monument Website: [Web Link]
County: City of Falls Church, Arlington County, Fairfax County
USGS Quad: Falls Church
NGS PID: AA2152
Approximate date of monument: 06/01/1791
Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed
Monument Category (if other): Not listed
Explain Non-Public access: Not listed
Other Coordinates: Not Listed
Other Coordinates details: Not listed
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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.