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

Emma V. Brown Residence

3044 P Street, NW

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Emma V. Brown Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 12, 2016

1. Emma V. Brown Residence Marker

Inscription. Emma V. Brown (1840-1902) was an accomplished poet and the first African American teacher to be employed by the DC Public Schools. Educated at Myrtilla Miner's school on N Street, NW, and at Oberlin College, native Washingtonian Brown opened a private school for neighborhood children here in her home. When in 1864 the city authorized public funds to educate black children, Brown began teaching classes at Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church (now Ebenezer United Methodist) on Capitol Hill. Eventually she served as principal at John F. Cook and Sumner Schools.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 38° 54.553′ N, 77° 3.649′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on P Street Northwest east of 31st Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3044 P Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Volunteerism and Valor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Georgetown "Cathedral" (about 300 feet away);

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The Presbyterian Congregation in George Town (about 400 feet away); The Cornerstone of the Original Christ Church (about 400 feet away); Hughes House (about 400 feet away); Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Parsonage (about 700 feet away); Alfred and Hannah Pope (about 700 feet away); Montgomery Tavern and Slave Pen (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Emma V. Brown, African American Heritage Trail. (Submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 12, 2016

2. Emma V. Brown Residence Marker

Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project plaque affixed to the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 29, 2024

3. Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project plaque affixed to the house

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.