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

Ionia R. Whipper Home

2000 Channing Street, NE

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Ionia R. Whipper Home Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

1. Ionia R. Whipper Home Marker

Inscription. Obstetrician Ionia Rollin Whipper (1872-1953) was a leader in health care services for the city's young women. Born in South Carolina to an illustrious family, Dr. Whipper was educated in the DC public schools before graduating from Howard University Medical School in 1903. Her experience in the Freedmen's Hospital maternity ward led her to establish the Ionia R. Whipper Home for Unwed Mothers in her home/office at 511 Florida Avenue, NW. the facility moved to 2000 Channing Street, NE, in 1951 and remained the only maternity home for DC's African American women well into the 1960s. In 1978, it became a shelter for young women.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 38° 55.352′ N, 76° 58.547′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Langdon. Marker is on Channing Street Northeast just west of Lafayette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling

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west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Channing St NE, Washington DC 20018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chuck Brown Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Francis de Sales Church (approx. half a mile away); St. Paul Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Iglesia La Luz del Mundo (approx. 0.7 miles away); Olallie Daylilies (approx. ¾ mile away); Inherited Wealth (approx. 0.8 miles away); An Art Form Is Born (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

2. Ionia R. Whipper Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.