Historical Marker

Traditional Croplands

Historical marker location:
482 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Maryland Avenue Southwest.)

Tierras de cultivo tradicionales.

The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.
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