Fort Foote Village in Maryland
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Fort Washington, Maryland

Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. It borders the capital of the United States of America, Washington, D.C. , situated just south of the downtown district. It is a prosperous community with an African American majority population. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 23,717. The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210, with some additional area to the east of the highway.

Located at 38.7436, -77.0103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Prince George's County, Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Populated places on the Potomac River, Populated places in Maryland with African American majority populations, Washington metropolitan area

Jones Point

Jones Point is a geographic point on the Potomac River which is part of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The Jones Point lighthouse and a small park are located at the point, which is immediately north of the confluence of Hunting Creek and the Potomac River. The 1791-1792 survey of the boundaries of the District of Columbia began at a spot that was then at the tip of a cape at the Point.

Located at 38.7914, -77.0408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Alexandria, Virginia, Parks in Alexandria, Virginia

The Awakening (sculpture)

The Awakening (1980) is a 70-foot statue of a giant embedded in the earth, struggling to free himself, located at National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA, just outside the District of Columbia. It was created by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. and originally installed at Hains Point, Washington, D.C..

Located at 38.785, -77.0169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is a large hotel and convention center located in National Harbor, in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is owned by Gaylord Hotels, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly known as Gaylord Entertainment Company), and operated by Marriott International.

Located at 38.7818, -77.0165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dyke Marsh

Dyke Marsh is located on the west bank of the Potomac River south of Alexandria, Virginia between Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Dyke Marsh consists of about 380 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. Forming 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, Dyke Marsh is the largest remaining piece of freshwater tidal wetlands left in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The marsh is managed by the National Park Service. Dyke Marsh contains a wide array of plant and animal life.

Located at 38.7678, -77.0486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Protected areas of Alexandria, Virginia, Protected areas of Fairfax County, Virginia, Marshes of Virginia, Potomac River Watershed, Smithsonian Institution Archives related

Fort Foote

Fort Foote was an American Civil War-era wood and earthwork fort that composed a portion of the wartime defenses of Washington, D.C. , by helping defend the Potomac River approach to the city. It operated from 1863 to 1878, when the post was abandoned, and was used only briefly during the First and Second World Wars. Today, the fort is operated as Fort Foote Park, which is maintained by the U.S. National Park Service as part of the National Capital Parks-East system.

Located at 38.7667, -77.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C., Forts in Maryland, American Civil War forts, United States National Park Service areas in Maryland, National Capital Parks-East, Parks in Prince George's County, Maryland

Broad Creek, Prince George's County, Maryland

Broad Creek in Prince George's County was the first footprint of European settlement in the immediate counties around what would become the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. The area is part of greater Fort Washington.

Located at 38.7578, -76.9969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Prince George's County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, 1706 establishments in Maryland

Aloft Washington National Harbor

The Aloft Washington National Harbor is a hotel located on National Harbor near Oxon Hill, Maryland. It lies at the intersection of Waterfront Street and American Way on the Potomac River across from Alexandria, Virginia and outside of Washington, D.C.. The 8-floor, 190-guest room property was built in March 2009, and opened its doors as an operating hotel in April 2009.

Located at 38.7845, -77.0163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hotels in Maryland, Hotel buildings completed in 2009, Hotels established in 2009, 2009 establishments in Maryland