Shaw in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carter G. Woodson House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 54.649′ N, 77° 1.445′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Shaw. Marker is on 9th Street Northwest south of Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1538 9th 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. Working for the Race (a few steps from this marker); Carter G. Woodson (within shouting distance of this marker); Phyllis Wheatley YWCA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spiritual Life (about 400 feet away); Safe Havens (about 400 feet away); Squares 336, 337 & 364 (about 400 feet away); Planning the Federal City (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Banneker - A Man of Science (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site. The National Park Service is presently restoring the house and will be opening it as a museum. (Submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,257 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.