East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia
National Register of Historic Places

East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
November 1, 1996
Type
Object
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
96001249

Location

100 ft. E of jct. of Eastern and Southern Aves.
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.89304, -76.90900

Significance

East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia is a landmark in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1996, under reference number 96001249. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1790). It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development and Politics/Government.

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia listed on the National Register?

East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1996.

What type of historic resource is East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia?

East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia?

The period of significance for East Corner Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.

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