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Exploring Columbia Heights in 1869 with John Sherman’s Subdivision

Take a look back in time and explore Columbia Heights in 1869 with John Sherman's Subdivision. This property map is full of interesting details, like old street names and the location of Pierce's Mill. Click to learn more!
Washington, D.C. Georgetown ferry-boat carrying wagons, and Aqueduct Bridge beyond, from rocks on Mason's Island (Library of Congress)
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This property map of Columbia Heights from 1869 shows John Sherman’s subdivision with the old street names (learn about the street names here). Make sure you click on it for more details because it’s very interesting. For some reference, Kennesaw Ave. is now Irving St., which runs right by DC USA (aka, Best Buy and Target) today. Obviously none of those plots are single family homes today. The road from Pierce’s Mill is today’s Park Rd.

Sherman's subdivision of Columbia Heights in 1869
Sherman’s subdivision of Columbia Heights in 1869

Source: Library of Congress

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