Washington Aqueduct
The Washington Aqueduct is an aqueduct that brings water from the Potomac River to Washington, D.C., and parts of its suburbs. One of the first major aqueduct projects in the United States, it was commissioned by the U.S.
Photo: Moreau1, Public domain.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sibley Memorial Hospital and Dalecarlia Reservoir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brookmont and Spring Valley.
Washington Aqueduct
- Type: Canal
- Description: aqueduct that provides the public water supply system serving Washington, D.C.
- Categories: aqueduct and body of water
- Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.93789° or 38° 56′ 16″ north
Longitude
-77.11248° or 77° 6′ 45″ west
Elevation
148 feet (45 metres)
Open location code
87C4WVQQ+52
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Polish—“Washington Aqueduct” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Washington Aqueduct”
- Polish: “Washington Aqueduct”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kent and Potomac Heights.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds and Little Falls Branch.
Washington, D.C.: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: West End and East End.
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