When compared to the historic events that took place on numerous other street corners in Washington D.C, the intersection of 28th and P streets barely makes the list, but the residence that stands on the north-east corner there is a twofer. The attached article explains just why the front and side fence is so unique to Washington history – and in later years the house would be purchased by Cold War diplomat Dean Acheson.
Georgetown trivia2803 P Street NW Washington DC fenceGun Barrel Fence on P Street Georgetownwar of 1812 triviareuben daws Georgetown home ownerGeorgetown during the War of 1812rifled fencing in Georgetown Washington DCBrown Bess rifle barrels used for fenceswashington navy yard gun used for domestic fencing
Georgetown trivia2803 P Street NW Washington DC fenceGun Barrel Fence on P Street Georgetownwar of 1812 triviareuben daws Georgetown home ownerGeorgetown during the War of 1812rifled fencing in Georgetown Washington DCBrown Bess rifle barrels used for fenceswashington navy yard gun used for domestic fencing
