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

Visitor Center

Gardener's House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

1. Visitor Center Marker

Inscription. In 1955, Marjorie Post built a home for the head gardener on this house. He supervised a staff of about fifteen that maintained Hillwood's extensive gardens and grounds. The gardener's house was razed in 1996 to make way for the visitor center, the exterior of which reflects the aesthetic qualities of Hillwood's historic buildings.

Erected by Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 38° 56.649′ N, 77° 3.149′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Forest Hills. It can be reached from Linnean Avenue Northwest 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, 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

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the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenhouse (a few steps from this marker); Motor Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutting Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lunar Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chauffeur's House and Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Dina Merrill Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

2. Visitor Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.