Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Officer's House
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 21, 2008
1. Second Officer's House Marker
The Number 5 denotes the tour stop number.
Inscription.
Second Officer's House. . The Second Officer's House or Quarters B is believed to contain elements of an existing eighteenth century farmhouse. Erected as a simple two and one-half story Federal style brick house late in 1801, the Second Officer's House may have incorporated parts of an old farmhouse and then the eastern boundary wall of the Yard. The house escaped destruction when the British invaded Washington in 1814 and was substantially altered and enlarged in the later nineteenth century. The Second Officer's House served as a barracks for Union troops during the Civil War but returned to its original function as quarters for the Yard's second ranking officer shortly afterwards. It has been occupied most recently by a Senior Flag Officer stationed in the Washington Area.
The Second Officer's House or Quarters B is believed to contain elements of an existing eighteenth century farmhouse. Erected as a simple two and one-half story Federal style brick house late in 1801, the Second Officer's House may have incorporated parts of an old farmhouse and then the eastern boundary wall of the Yard. The house escaped destruction when the British invaded Washington in 1814 and was substantially altered and enlarged in the later nineteenth century. The Second Officer's House served as a barracks for Union troops during the Civil War but returned to its original function as quarters for the Yard's second ranking officer shortly afterwards. It has been occupied most recently by a Senior Flag Officer stationed in the Washington Area. (Marker Number No 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 38° 52.53′ N, 76° 59.646′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Warrington Avenue Southeast north of Kidder Breese Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Marker is inside the Washington Navy Yard, at the northeast corner of Leutze Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Tingey Crescent Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
