U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, April 16, 2011
1. Mary Ann Shadd Cary House Marker
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
In commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
An African American renaissance woman, abolitionist, educator, editor, military recruitment officer, woman suffragist, lawyer, and mother, Mary Ann Shadd Cary lived at his residence from 1881-1886. Her life is distinguished by her dedication to freedom, equality, and the advancement of her people.
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 38° 55.158′ N, 77° 1.973′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. It is on W Street Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1421 W 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 in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Mary Ann Shadd Cary Residence (here, next to this marker); A Place to Grow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Richard E. Miller, April 16, 2011
2. Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
- marker panels visible next to the front door and on the fence at the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
