Walter Perry Johnson

Historical marker location:

1500 South Capitol Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2009

"The Big Train"

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.