Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Stevens School Augmented Reality Exhibit at 2100 L Street
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 5, 2025
1. The Stevens School Augmented Reality Exhibit at 2100 L Street Marker
The Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School was one of the first publicly funded schools for African-American children in Washington, DC after the abolition of slavery in 1865. Built in 1868, the school is named after abolitionist and U.S. congressman Thaddeus Stevens. In addition to Steven's fight for the emancipation of slavery, he was a staunch defender of universal education for all regardless of race or creed.
Inside the lobby of 2100 L Street, please explore the history of the Stevens School, Thaddeus Stevens, and the school's famous alumni through augmented reality technology. Please visit the reception desk for more information on the exhibit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 38° 54.217′ N, 77° 2.803′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of 21st Street Northwest and L Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest.
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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: Thaddeus Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter E. Washington Memorial Arch (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cleveland Abbe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of James Monroe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Growing here (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Growing here (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lieutenant General George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . Thaddeus Stevens School (Washington, D.C.). Wikipedia entry:
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 5, 2025
2. The Stevens School Augmented Reality Exhibit at 2100 L Street Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0)
3. The Stevens School Augmented Reality Exhibit at 2100 L Street
The Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School was one of the first publicly funded schools for African-American children in Washington, DC after the abolishment of slavery in 1865. Built in 1868, the school is named after abolitionist and U.S. congressman Thaddeus Stevens. In addition to Steven's fight for the emancipation of slavery, he was a staunch defender of universal education for all regardless of race or creed.
Using augmented reality technology, please explore the history of the Stevens School, Thaddeus Stevens, and the school's famous alumni. Please download AppAR8 designed by Balti Virtual onto a smart device, or check out a preloaded smart device from the concierge desk. Hover your smart device over the round targets to activated information about Stevens School.
Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their contribution towards the creation of this exhibit:
Ms. Florence Harmon Ms. Charlene Drew Jarvis Mr. Colbert King BaltiVirtual Tonal Park Studio Akridge Corporate Office Properties Trust Argos Group Gelberg Signs District of Columbia through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 15, 2025
5. Thaddeus Stevens School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 6. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
