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

White House Historical Association

September 20, 2022

1. White House Historical Association Marker

Inscription. Established with the support of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association was founded November 3, 1961, to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the White House and to educate the public about its rich and diverse history. Today, the White House Historical Association continues to fulfill the mission inspired by its founder.

Erected 2022 by White House Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1961.

Location. 38° 54.003′ N, 77° 2.282′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It is on Jackson Place Northwest just south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington DC 20006, 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: Lafayette Square (here, next to this marker); Decatur House (a few steps from this marker); Baron von Steuben Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of Jackson Place and Lafayette Square (within shouting distance of this marker); General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (about 400 feet away); The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration (about 400 feet away); Demonstration (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

September 20, 2022

2. White House Historical Association Marker

Nearby signage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 29, 2022

3. Nearby signage

"The White House belongs to the American people."
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2022. 3. submitted on November 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.