Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Residence of Albert Gallatin
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
1. Residence of Albert Gallatin Marker
Residence of Albert Gallatin, Peace Negotiator and Secretary of the Treasury 1801-1814, who negotiated the treaty of Ghent, 1814. When the British marched on Washington in the summer of 1814, some American patriots with Commodore Joshua Barney and his men from this house offered the only resistance. This property was partly burned as was the Capitol and the White House.
Erected 1962 by The National Society United States Daughters of 1812, commemorating the 75th anniversary of their society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1962.
Location. 38° 53.528′ N, 77° 0.222′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) and 2nd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Avenue Northeast. On the front wall of the Sewall Belmont House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alva Belmont House (here, next to this marker); Fiery Destruction (a few
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Also see . . . Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 30, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. American resistance to British Invasion
Although Commodore Barney could not have led the resistance here because he had been wounded and captured earlier, some of his men may have fired the shots that constituted the only resistance to the British during their occupation of Washington. British General Ross's horse was shot from under him and this house became the only private residence
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
2. Sewall Belmont House
The "Residence of Albert Gallatin" marker is behind the myrtle bush on the right.
— Submitted December 3, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
2. Sewall Belmont House
This house became the headquarters of the National Women's Party and is now a museum.
— Submitted December 3, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Internet Archive, August 30, 2007
3. Albert Gallatin
from Woodrow Wilson, 1902, A History of the American People.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
4. Seal of the Daughter's of 1812 on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 19, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 3, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
