African-American History in Southwest

African-American History in Southwest (HM22J0)

Location: Washington, DC 20024
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 52.752', W 77° 1.572'

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The Southwest Waterfront's history is closely tied to African-American history. Leading up to the Civil War many people of color—those still enslaved as well as some freed individuals—lived and worked here, and some helped build the original wharves. Later, the area's affordable housing and labor opportunities attracted thousands of newly freed slaves, and a close knit community with many rich and storied traditions developed along the waterfront neighborhood.
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HM NumberHM22J0
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Date Added Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at 7:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 324241 N 4305322
Decimal Degrees38.87920000, -77.02620000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 52.752', W 77° 1.572'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 52' 45.12" N, 77° 1' 34.32" W
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Area Code(s)202, 301
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 800 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington DC 20024, US
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