Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Zalmon Richards House
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 38° 54.718′ N, 77° 1.788′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. It is at the intersection of Corcoran Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Corcoran Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Corcoran St NW, Washington DC 20009, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mount Gilead Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Alain Locke Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan Circle Cistern and BayScape (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vermont Avenue Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); James Lesesne Wells Residence (about 500 feet away); Logan Circle, Just Ahead (about 500 feet away); "Contraband" to Community (about 500 feet away); Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Rucker (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Zalmon Richards House. Wikipedia article (Submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Zalmon Richards. Wikipedia article (Submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Zalmon Richards
Zalmon Richards was the founder and first president of the National Teachers Association,
— Submitted April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
