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Washington Navy Yard

Washington Navy Yard is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73002124.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed June 19, 1973NRIS #73002124★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Washington Navy Yard?

The Washington Navy Yard (WNY) is a ceremonial and administrative center for the United States Navy, located in the federal national capital city of Washington, D.C.. It is the oldest shore establishment / base of the U.S. Navy, established 1799, situated along the north shore of the Anacostia River in the adjacent Navy Yard neighborhood of Southeast, Washington, D.C.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Washington Navy Yard
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
June 19, 1973
NRIS reference number
73002124
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.87358, -76.99565
When was Washington Navy Yard listed on the National Register?

Washington Navy Yard was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973.

Where is Washington Navy Yard located?

Washington Navy Yard is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.87358, -76.99565. See the map above.

Is Washington Navy Yard a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Washington Navy Yard is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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