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

The Rodgers House

April 12, 2022

1. The Rodgers House Marker

Inscription.
The Rodgers House referred to on the above tablet was situated on this site, in addition to the Secretary of State William H. Seward who here, on March 30, 1867, signed the Treaty with Russia to purchase Russia-America, now the State of Alaska, the house also served as the home of Secretary of State James G. Blaine, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, Secretary of the navy James K. Paulding, and Secretary of War William Worth Belknap. President James K. Polk occupied the house in the summer of 1845 during a renovation of the White House. It was replaced by the Lafayette Square Opera House, which was renamed the Belasco Theater in 1905. In 1942 the building became the Stage Door Canteen for members of the Armed Forces and after World War II it served as the U.S.O. until razed in 1964 to make way for this courts building.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1867.

Location. 38° 53.965′ N, 77° 2.091′ W.

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Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 H St NW, Washington DC 20005, 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: United States Court of Claims (here, next to this marker); United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (here, next to this marker); This National Courts Building (a few steps from this marker); Commodore John Rodgers House (a few steps from this marker); The Tayloe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedman’s Savings And Trust (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2025

2. The Rodgers House Marker

The marker is in the building's interior corridor.

marker); The Cosmos Club (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette and his Compatriots (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2022. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2022. 2. submitted on February 8, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.