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

Poulton Hall

Built 1947

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 13, 2017

1. Poulton Hall Marker

Inscription. The building commemorates Father Ferdinand Poulton, S.J. a founding member of the American Jesuit Community, who arrived in Maryland in 1638. The building was acquired under the College Building Program of the Federal Works Agency.

Erected by Georgetown University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 38° 54.501′ N, 77° 4.293′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on 37th Street Northwest just north of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1419 37th 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. Jan Karski (n. Jan Kozielewski) (1914-2000) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pilgrim (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Oldest Catholic University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tree (about 300 feet away); S/Sgt. Richard F. Hoffman, A.A.F. (about 300 feet away); John Carroll (about 300 feet away); MaHorney - Harrington House

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(about 400 feet away); Robert and Bernice Wagner Alumni House 2005 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Poulton Hall. (Submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 13, 2017

2. Poulton Hall Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 13, 2017

3. Poulton Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.