Jefferson Pier
Jefferson Pier, Jefferson Stone, or the Jefferson Pier Stone, in Washington, D.C., marks the first meridian of the United States,^ even though it was never officially recognized, either by presidential proclamation or by a resolution or act of Congress. The monument is a 2 foot (0.7 m) square, two foot tall granite obelisk. It is located 390 feet (119 m) WNW from the center of the Washington Monument.Nearest places of interest:
| National Christmas Tree Verizon Center Washington Oval Office | Washington Monument United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Jefferson Memorial Columbia Island |
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Smithsonian .. Philadelphia New York City Washington |
Baltimore Detroit Pittsburgh White House |
