Shipyard Park (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this trailside historical marker:

Shipyard Park
Harborside
John Hunter established one of the first shipyards in the City at the foot of Wilkes Street as early at 1783. The first "Potomac River Longboat" was built here at Hunters Shipyard in 1815. Shipbuilding and repair continued on this site for well over 100 years.

This park was constructed through a cooperative effort of the City of Alexandria, the National Park Service, Dominion Lands, Inc. and Abramson Properties.

Dedicated to the citizens of Alexandria by Mayor Patricia Ticer on September 29, 1994.

Erected 1994 by The City of Alexandria, the National Park Service, Dominion Lands, Inc. and Abramson Properties.