Pleasant Plains in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Howard Hall

607 Howard Place, NW

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Howard Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

1. Howard Hall Marker

Inscription. Howard Hall was completed in 1869 as the home of white Civil War General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909), for whom Howard University was named. As commissioner of the Bureau of Refuges, Freedman and Abandoned Lands (Freedman's Bureau), General Howard led efforts to provide land, education, and legal rights to the formerly enslaved. He was a founder of the university, and its president from 1869 to 1874. After his death, the university purchased the property, using it for the School of Music and other purposes. Restored in 1998, the Second Empire style Howard Hall is the oldest building on the campus. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 38° 55.373′ N, 77° 1.311′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker can be reached from Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north

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of Howard Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the left (west) side of the front of door of Howard Hall on the Howard University Campus. The building but not the marker is visible from Georgia Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 Howard Place Northwest, Washington DC 20059, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Oliver O. Howard (here, next to this marker); Teachers and Preachers (within shouting distance of this marker); "Strike!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miner Teachers College (about 300 feet away); Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (about 400 feet away); Rankin Chapel (about 400 feet away); Andrew F. Hilyer Residence Site (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker.
[Image caption:]
The home of General O.O. Howard, 1872.
Howard University Archives, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center

Also see . . .
1. General Oliver Otis Howard House. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Oliver Otis Howard. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

2. Howard Hall Marker

HBCUs

The home of General O.O. Howard, 1872. image. Click for full size.

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3. The home of General O.O. Howard, 1872.

Howard University Archives, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

4. Howard Hall

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5. Howard Hall

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6. Howard Hall

General Oliver O. Howard<br>Founder image. Click for full size.

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7. General Oliver O. Howard
Founder

A brick in the Founder's Walk just south of Howard Hall

Plaque on the front wall of Howard Hall image. Click for full size.

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8. Plaque on the front wall of Howard Hall

Residence of
General Oliver O. Howard
Founder of
Howard University
1869 - 1874

National Register Plaque image. Click for full size.

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9. National Register Plaque

General Oliver Otis Howard
House
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of Interior

33 Oliver Otis Howard Hall image. Click for full size.

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10. 33 Oliver Otis Howard Hall

Building 33 sign

General Oliver O. Howard, USA image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthew Brady, unknown

11. General Oliver O. Howard, USA

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 5, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 11. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.