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Northwest No. 2 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia

Arlington, Virginia • Arlington County

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About This Property

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This property marks the Northwest No. 2 boundary of the original District of Columbia. It is a physical remnant of the early surveying and demarcation efforts for the nation's capital.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/1/1991
Other Names
Nw2,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 - 1949 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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