Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ashburton House
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
1. Ashburton House Marker
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1974.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 38° 54.022′ N, 77° 2.145′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is on H Street Northwest west of Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 H Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleeing the Executive Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemoration and Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction of the White House
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Regarding Ashburton House. Alexander Baring, Lord Berry Ashburton, minister from England, occupied the house starting in 1842. During his posting, Lord Ashburton negociated several treaties and agreements with the United States starting with the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which fixed the U.S.-Canadian border.
Also see . . . Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton. (Submitted on December 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
2. Ashburton House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
