Healy Clocktower (Washington, D.C.)
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World / United States / District of Columbia
building, landmark, clock tower, interesting place
One of the tallest points in Northwest Washington, DC. Provides unparalleled views of the Potomac, downtown, and Rosslyn. Restricted access
During the early days of the Civil War, student who were southern sympathizers would use the tower to send signals on federal troop movements to Confederate forces in Fairfax County using pre-arranged signal flags.
During the early days of the Civil War, student who were southern sympathizers would use the tower to send signals on federal troop movements to Confederate forces in Fairfax County using pre-arranged signal flags.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healy_Hall
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°54'26"N 77°4'21"W
- Washington Harbour 1.2 km
- River Place 1.5 km
- Watergate Complex 1.6 km
- The Belvedere 1.6 km
- Golden Triangle 2.2 km
- Wardman Park 2.4 km
- U.S. Department of State 2.4 km
- The Woodley 2.5 km
- U.S. Department of the Interior 2.9 km
- Red Cross Square 3 km
- Georgetown University 0.2 km
- Georgetown 1 km
- North Highlands 1.4 km
- Rosslyn 1.5 km
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 2.3 km
- Foggy Bottom 2.3 km
- The Palisades 3.1 km
- Arlington County, Virginia 3.9 km
- Rock Creek Park 4.5 km
- Fairfax County, Virginia 20 km