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Image 5. Georgetown is a historic neighborhood and commercial district in Northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. Founded in 1751 as part of the colonial-era Province of Maryland, Georgetown predated the establishment of Washington, D.C. by 40 years.
May 21, 2024 · Georgetown, section of the city of Washington, D.C., U.S., at the confluence of the Potomac River and Rock Creek, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of the national Capitol. Georgetown was settled late in the 17th century. It was laid out as a town in 1751, under the name of George.
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13 hours ago · Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, [4] both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south ...
May 13, 2024 · When most people think of the location of Civil War memorials, they are likely to think of places such as Gettysburg or Antietam, not Washington, D.C., which is famous for its memorials to Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. However, many may be surprised to learn that Washington and Northwest Washington, especially, are densely landscaped with ...
