National Historic Landmark - Benjamin Banneker Boundary Stone

This boundary stone commemorates the accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), farmer, mathematician, inventor, astronomer, writer, surveyor, scientist, and humanitarian. Perhaps the most famous Black man in Colonial America, Banneker helped survey the District of Columbia.

Benjamin Banneker

1731-1806

Scientist

Buried in an unmarked grave near here lies the remains of Benjamin Banneker, distinguished son of Maryland, who was born, lived, and died in this area.

Marker is on Westchester Avenue, on the left when traveling west.

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Benjamin Banneker

(1731–1806)

The self-educated Negro mathematician and astronomer was born, lived his entire life and died near here. He assisted in surveying the District of Columbia, 1791, and published the first Maryland Almanac, 1792. Thomas Jefferson recognized his achievements.

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Benjamin Banneker Park

“… it is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, ... to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race...” – Benjamin Banneker, 1792

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