African-American History in Southwest

Historical marker location:

890 Water Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Wharf Street Southwest and District Square Southwest, on the left when traveling north.)

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.