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

Cogswell and Krug Halls

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2019

1. Cogswell and Krug Halls Marker

Inscription. Cogswell Hall
dedicated to
Alice Cogswell
1805-1830
First deaf pupil of
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Krug Hall
dedicated to
Walter J. Krug, '27
1905 — 1962
Professor of Biology
Dean of Men
The two dormitories of this site were originally named in honor of Walter Krug and Alice Cogswell. Built in 1965, Krug Hall served as a men's dormitory and Cogswell Hall was a women's dormitory until they became co-ed in 1980. Krug and Cogswell Halls were designed with an atrium-style center for visual communication access among the residents.

Erected by Gallaudet University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 38° 54.549′ N, 76° 59.53′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Gallaudet. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Draper Drive Northeast and Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of Hanson Plaza on campus at Gallaudet University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clerc Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoy Field (about 700 feet away); Historic Site of Kendall School Division II for Negroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peikoff Alumni House (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Ole Jim" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Miner Gallaudet (approx. ¼ mile away); Untitled (Brainwash) (approx. ¼ mile away); Laurent Clerc (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2019

2. Cogswell and Krug Halls Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.