Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial Continental Hall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2011
1. Memorial Continental Hall Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
Erected 1973 by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists.
Location. 38° 53.637′ N, 77° 2.377′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on 17th Street Northwest south of D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 D Street Northwest, 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: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); NSDAR Founders Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Headquarters, American Red Cross
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is on the headquarters building of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Also see . . . Daughters of the American Revolution. (Submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2011
3. Memorial Continental Hall
North facade, along D Street NW. Entrance to D.A.R. Library and Museum is to immediate right of photo.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2011
4. Memorial Continental Hall
South facade, along C Street NW.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2019
5. Memorial Continental Hall
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2019
6. Memorial Continental Hall Sign
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 22, 2026
8. Additional dedication plaque on the grounds
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,746 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on March 2, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 7, 8. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
