Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Black House

Georgetown University

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The Black House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 8, 2017

1. The Black House Marker

Inscription. Founded 1970 by the Black Student Alliance as a gathering place for community and support. Rededicated 2013 as a continuing force for justice and equality at Georgetown for generations to come.

Erected by Georgetown University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 38° 54.439′ N, 77° 4.225′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on 36th Street Northwest just south of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1318 36th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Casa Latina (here, next to this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (a few steps from this marker); Holy Trinity Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert and Bernice Wagner Alumni House 2005 (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holy Trinity Church (about 300 feet away); America's Oldest Catholic University (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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The Black House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 31, 2020

2. The Black House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on May 31, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 31, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.