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

Alfred and Hannah Pope

Georgetown African American Historic Landmark

— 2020 —

Alfred and Hannah Pope Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 23, 2023

1. Alfred and Hannah Pope Marker

Inscription. Alfred Pope and his mother, Jedidah, moved from South Carolina and lived with Congressman John Carter at 3013 Q Street. Hannah worked as a lady's maid at Tudor Place. She was the daughter of Barbara Cole, whose family was enslaved to George Washington's family. Born in 1788, Barbara grew up at Mt. Vernon with her parents Sall Twine, a field worker, and George, a gardener. In 1802, Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Peters, inherited Barbara who became the property of her husband, Thomas Peters. They brought Barbara to Georgetown. Hanna grew up at Tudor Place and was sold to Carter when Alfred wanted to marry her. They married in 1847 and had 10 children. After Alfred's return from the ill-fated Pearl escape, he asked for his freedom. The couple were manumitted in 1850 after the Congressman's death. Alfred collected "night waste" to earn money and owned a coal yard and several properties, including their residence across the street at 2900 O Street. In 1875, he sold land for $2,581 to Mt. Zion United Methodist to build its church at 1334 29th Street. In 1870, Alfred represented Georgetown at the Congressional hearings

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on its merger with Washington City.

Erected 2020 by Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 38° 54.513′ N, 77° 3.501′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on O Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2907 O Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, 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 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: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Parsonage

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 23, 2023

2. Alfred and Hannah Pope Marker

(a few steps from this marker); Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Zion United Methodist Church and Heritage Center, and the Female Union Band Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hughes House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poplar Street (about 400 feet away); Hyde House (about 400 feet away); The Colonial (about 500 feet away); Early African American Georgetown (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Colonial (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional commentary.
1. About the District of Columbia
As alluded to in this marker, the municipalities of Georgetown and Washington and Washington County were dissolved and consolidated under the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871. Since then, the entire territory has had one unified, consolidated territorial/municipal government.

— Submitted October 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 175 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.