The Sage of Anacostia

Historical marker location:

Anacostia, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of W Street Southeast and 14th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on W Street Southeast.)

Marker installed: 2013

An East-of-the River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail

The District did not have full voting rights until 1961: Although residents of the District of Columbia have been paying federal taxes since 1861, it was not until 1961 that they were granted the right to vote in presidential elections. It wasn't until 1973 that residents were granted the right to elect their own mayor and city council.