Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk, Washington D.C.

Name: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#623 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk is an 8-foot marble obelisk erected in 1850 in Washington, D.C., to mark the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Cumberland, Maryland. It stands on the northwest corner of the Wisconsin Avenue Bridge over the canal in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood. ()

Opened: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'16"N, 77°3'46"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, Old Stone House, Key Bridge.

~1280 ftSE
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
~270 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
2 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
~800 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C. United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Key Bridge, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Francis Scott Key Bridge, more commonly known as the Key Bridge, is a six-lane reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S.
~190 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
1 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1870 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
0.4 miW
View point
Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Exorcist steps, which used to be called the "Hitchcock steps," are concrete stairs, continuing 36th Street, descending from the corner of Prospect St and 36th St NW, down to a small parking lot, set back from the intersection of M Street NW, Canal Rd NW, and Whitehurst Freeway NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~540 ftS
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.
0.4 miW
Tower, Romanesque revival architecture
Georgetown Car Barn, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Georgetown Car Barn, historically known as the Capital Traction Company Union Station, is a building in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~1480 ftW
Park
Francis Scott Key Memorial, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Francis Scott Key Memorial is a park and memorial located in the District of Columbia neighborhood of Georgetown; at the intersection of 34th and M Streets, NW.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk?

Nearby attractions include City Tavern Club, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Georgetown Market, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (17 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (18 min walk)

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (19 min walk)
Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (19 min walk)