Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)

Georgetown is the name of a district of Washington, DC, the capital of the United States of America. It houses the university of the same name, among others.

Georgetown was founded in 1751 and is now almost 40 years older than Washington. Its importance in the 18th and early 19th century it owed ​​its location on the Fall Line, which is the westernmost navigable point of the Potomac River. Originally belonging to the State of Maryland, Georgetown 1871 integrated in the newly created District of Columbia. With the railway began an economic decline. In the late 19th century Georgetown was a relatively poor, predominantly black populated district. Its resurgence began in the 1930s when the federal government moved several ministries and federal authorities in the neighboring district of Foggy Bottom. On May 28, 1967 George Town was declared as a complete ensemble to a National Historic Landmark.

Today, Georgetown is one of the most expensive residential area of ​​Washington, which is noted for its proximity to downtown, the historic architecture and the urban atmosphere. Its inhabitants include the former presidential candidate John Kerry, the former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and the star reporter of The Washington Post, Bob Woodward.

Geography

Georgetown is bounded on the south by the Potomac River, the east by the Rock Creek, Burleith and Glover Park are located north, the Georgetown University is located on the western edge of the district. Much of Georgetown is surrounded by parks and green spaces. Rock Creek Park, the Oak Hill Cemetery, Montrose Park and Dumbarton Oaks are located on the northern and eastern edge of the district. This is situated on cliffs that overlook the river.

The main shopping streets are M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, their department stores to attract visitors. Even the Washington Harbour Complex is located on K Street, with its open-air bars and restaurants on the waterfront in the interest of tourists and locals. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is no longer used commercially today; the paths on the banks to be used for jogging and strolling.