Gallaudet in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clerc Hall
Laurent Clerc
1785 - 1869
America's first deaf teacher
Erected 1974 by Gallaudet College Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 38° 54.515′ N, 76° 59.481′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Gallaudet. Marker is on Lowman Street Northeast south of Switzer Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cogswell and Krug Halls (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoy Field (about 400 feet away); Historic Site of Kendall School Division II for Negroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Miner Gallaudet (approx. ¼ mile away); Peikoff Alumni House (approx. ¼ mile away); "Ole Jim" (approx. ¼ mile away); Laurent Clerc (approx. ¼ mile away); Chapel Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
