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

"Evermay"

— Georgetown Historic District —

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 27, 2010

1. Evermay Marker

Inscription. Samuel Davidson, a Scot of original character, purchased the site and built Evermay, 1792-1794, with proceeds of the sale of lands he owned which include part of the present site of the White House and Lafayette Square. Davidson was buried in a corner of Evermay which now belongs to Oak Hill Cemetery. His estate passed to a nephew in Scotland, Lewis Grant, who accepted the condition that he move to Georgetown and assume the Davidson surname, F. Lammot Belin, the fifth owner of the property, restored Evermay in 1924.

Erected 1950 by National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the District of Columbia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 38° 54.726′ N, 77° 3.424′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on 28th Street Northwest, 0.1 miles south of R Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1623 28th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Lillie Mackall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen Osusky (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Lucia Eames Blount (about 500 feet away); Tulip Poplar (about 600 feet away); "…a headquarters to call our own" (about 600 feet away); Eastern Redbud (about 600 feet away); Dumbarton House (about 600 feet away); In Grateful Commemoration of the Signing of the Constitution (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Evermay, Georgetown. (Submitted on July 31, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Samuel Davidson House; Oak Hills Cemetery.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 27, 2010

2. Evermay Marker

visible on the brick wall to right of entrance gate.

Evermay Marker and gateway - under the trees in the background on 28th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 27, 2010

3. Evermay Marker and gateway - under the trees in the background on 28th Street

- view from R Street at the northwestern gate to Oak Hill Cemetery.

Evermay Estate image. Click for full size.

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4. Evermay Estate

a.k.a. the Samuel Davidson House, completed 1801, architect: Nicholas King.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,045 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.