Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Octagon
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
1. The Octagon Marker
by Colonel John Tayloe III (1771-1828)
and his wife Ann Ogle Tayloe (1772-1855)
Dr. William Thornton (1759-1828)
Architect
Occupied by President and Mrs. Madison
from August 1814 to March 1815
after the burning of the White House
by the British during the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent
ending the War of 1812
was ratified here by President Madison
on February 15, 1815
Headquarters of
the American Institute of Architects
from 1898-1949
Designated a National Historic
Landmark in 1960
Erected by The Octagon Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1853.
Location. 38° 53.779′ N, 77° 2.476′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is on New York Avenue Northwest east of 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the brick wall connecting the Octagon Museum
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Octagon (a few steps from this marker); Peace at Last! (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. John A. Rawlins Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); DACOR Ramp Dedication (about 500 feet away); John Marshall (about 500 feet away); Dacor Bacon House (about 500 feet away); 1801 F Street (about 500 feet away); The American Red Cross (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . American Institute of Architects. (Submitted on February 13, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Octagon House; American Architectural Foundation.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
2. The Octagon Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
3. The Octagon
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2015
4. The Octagon
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2015
5. The Ice House at the Octagon
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
