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

Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site

2352 Sixth Street, NW

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 22, 2017

1. Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site Marker

Inscription. Andrew F. Hilyer (1858-1925) fought racism and promoted the "moral, material, and financial interests" of African Americans through the Union League of the District of Columbia, which he co-founded in 1892. Hilyer's Union League Directory cataloged black businesses, organizations, and churches, and included biographies of their leaders. He also published A Historical, Biographical and Statistical Study of Colored Washington. Born enslaved in Georgia, Hilyer earned two law degrees from Howard University in 1884 and 1885 worked as a clerk in the Treasury Department, and became a successful real estate investor and inventor, receiving patents for home heating devices. His rowhouse once stood at this spot.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 55.306′ N, 77° 1.263′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains.

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Marker is on 6th Street Northwest south of Howard Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2352 6th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20059, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tau Beta Pi (a few steps from this marker); "Strike!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard University (within shouting distance of this marker); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Will Marion Cook Family Residence Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Day of Honor 2000 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rankin Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phi Beta Sigma (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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Andrew F. Hilyer
Moorland-Springarn Research Center, Howard University

Also see . . . Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site, African American Heritage Trail. (Submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Additional keywords. HBCUs

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 22, 2017

2. Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.