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Educational Institutions

Sheridan Kalorama

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
1. Educational Institutions Marker
Inscription. Educational institutions are part of Sheridan-Kalorama's history. Across the street is Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church. Built in 1904, it housed St. Rose's Industrial School, where orphaned girls were taught home economics. Later St. Ann's Infant Asylum, the Cathedral Latin School and Mackin Catholic High School occupied the site. The church is a cultural center for Washington's Latino population offering educational programs for many immigrants. Independent schools once located in the neighborhood include: Field, Holton-Arms, Maret, Potomac and Sheridan.
 
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC. (Marker Number 8.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationHispanic AmericansReligion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
 
Location. 38° 54.97′ N, 77° 2.933′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Sheridan-Kalorama. It is at the intersection of California Street Northwest and Phelps Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west on California Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2153 California Street Northwest, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Russian Cultural Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presidents (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Architects and Architecture (about 700 feet away); McClellan Memorial (about 700 feet away); Joel Barlow (about 700 feet away); Little Friar (about 700 feet away); Embassy of the Republic of Malta (about 700 feet away); Anthony Holmead Site (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
 
Educational Institutions Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
2. Educational Institutions Marker
Educational Institutions Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
3. Educational Institutions Marker
Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
4. Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church
Our Lady Queen of the Americas Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
5. Our Lady Queen of the Americas Statue
On the grounds of the church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 13, 2026