US Meridian - Meridian Stone - Washington, DC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
N 38° 53.636 W 077° 02.193
18S E 323380 N 4306977
Survey stone of historic significance located in the center of the Ellipse.
Waymark Code: WM71X9
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member small oaks
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At one time, the US had planned to have its own 'Greenwich Meridian' centered in Washington, DC. The stone was placed at this locaction and is marked "US Meridian" and "1890". This meridian passes through the White House.
Line type: Historical meridian

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