Giving ground to the Government

ISSUE 135 – STEVE KOVACS FUN WITH MAPS

DAILY FEATURE: By Steve Kovacs (Introduction by Chuck Gibson)

LOVELAND, OH (December 23, 2020) – In Issue 135 of Steve Kovacs Fun with Maps there’s a land distribution.  

Federal District

Maryland became smaller on this day in 1788 upon agreeing to donate 10 sq. mi. of land to Uncle Sam and more a few years later.  Virginia also donated land to this new federal district, but Virginia’s land was returned by an Act of Congress in 1846. 

This federal district is now known as Washington, District of Columbia.

What is your favorite sight in DC?

Wishing you Happy Holidays! 

NOTE: Steve Kovacs – Fun With Maps Feature is taking a few days off to enjoy the Holidays.      

Here is Gray’s 1880 map of DC, plus Maryland and Delaware.

Steve Kovacs and his wife Theresa reside in Loveland, Ohio where they raised their two children. He is a passionate collector of antique maps.

Visit his antique map boutique world-on-paper online. Watch for his daily feature Steve Kovacs: Antique Maps & Fun Facts here on Loveland Beacon.