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Southwest No. 1 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia

Alexandria (independent City), Virginia • Alexandria County

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About This Property

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This historic property marks the original southwestern boundary of the District of Columbia. It is a physical remnant of the federal capital's intended expansive territory, established by the Residence Act of 1790.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/1/1991
Other Names
Sw1,Jurisdiction Stone;Dhr File No. 00-22

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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