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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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1980 sculptures, Buildings and structures in Prince George's County, Maryland, Outdoor sculptures in Maryland, Colossal statues, Aluminium sculptures

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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Hotels in Maryland, Gaylord Hotels, Potomac River, Buildings and structures in Prince George's County, Maryland, Visitor attractions in Prince George's County, Maryland

Battery Rodgers

Battery Rodgers was a gun emplacement that composed a portion of the American Civil War defenses of the American capital city of Washington, D.C. Built in 1863, Battery Rodgers was constructed with the ability to interdict sea traffic sailing up the Potomac River to Washington. From its position on a 28-foot high cliff overlooking Battery Cove, it was positioned with a clear view of fire and was ably suited to guarding the southern Potomac River and Accotink Road (Fort Hunt Rd.

Located at 38.7952, -77.0433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C., Forts in the District of Columbia, Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Virginia

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 2 miles away.
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Geography of Prince George's County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, 1706 establishments in Maryland

USS Princeton Disaster of 1844

The USS Princeton Disaster of 1844 occurred on February 28 aboard the newly built USS Princeton when one of the ship's long guns, the "Peacemaker", then the world's longest naval gun, exploded during a display of the ship. Among the dead were Secretary of State Abel Upshur, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gilmer and seven other people including David Gardiner, father of Julia Gardiner, the fiancée of President John Tyler. Twenty people were injured as well.

Located at 38.799, -77.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Accidental explosion disasters in the United States, History of Alexandria, Virginia, 19th-century explosions, Maritime incidents in 1844, 1844 disasters, 1844 in the United States, 1844 in military history, Ship fires, Presidency of John Tyler, Noncombat internal explosions on warships

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