The Francis Scott Key Bridge connects Georgetown to Rosslyn, Virginia, carrying M Street traffic across the Potomac since 1923. Named for the author of the Star-Spangled Banner, who lived near the Georgetown end, it replaced the older Aqueduct Bridge that had served as both a water carrier and a Civil War crossing. These posts explore the history of the Key Bridge and the crossings that preceded it.
Check out this interesting find – a simplified driving map of the city for tourists trying to get around the popular sites and attractions. Click on the map for greater detail.
