U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia
1000 U Street, NW
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 38° 55.012′ N, 77° 1.569′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest west of Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the building's east wall, facing the adjacent African American Civil War Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 U Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. African American Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named African American Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "We had everything we needed right here." (within shouting distance of this marker); New Negro Alliance's Sanitary Grocery Protest Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evans-Tibbs House (about 300 feet away); Industrial Bank of Washington (about 400 feet away); Howard University Sets the Standard (about 500 feet away); Scurlock Studio Site (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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Caption:
Initiation ceremony at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, 1956.
Also see . . . MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of DC. (Submitted on May 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,302 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.