The New Nation
Birthstone of the Nation
Boundary Marker, District of Columbia
Boundary Marker, District of Columbia
The new District of Columbia was outlined with Aquia stone Boundary Markers. The 10 square-mile area was encompassed with 40 markers. The side that faced the inside read, “Jurisdiction of the United States.” The opposite side read “Maryland” or “Virginia,” whichever side it faced. The third side gave the date it was placed there while the opposite side gave the latitude and longitude.
