Washington City Canal: Plaque marking the former location of in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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This plaque marks the former location of the Washington City Canal in Washington, D.C., commemorating an important 19th-century waterway that once connected key parts of the city. Situated near the Organization of American States building at Constitution Avenue and 17th Street NW, it provides historical context to the city's early infrastructure. The canal no longer exists, but the plaque preserves its memory as part of the city's heritage.