Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frederick Douglass
(1817 - 1895)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
1. Frederick Douglass Marker
Precursor of the Civil Rights Movement
An ex-slave who rose to world renown as an abolitionist and who served in high government posts under presidents Grant through Cleveland, Frederick Douglass resided in this building from 1871 to 1877.
Erected 1966 by Capitol Hill Restoration Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 38° 53.461′ N, 77° 0.073′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. It can be reached from A Street Northeast east of Frederick Douglas Court Northeast, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 A Street Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grubb's Pharmacy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sally Hemings (about 500 feet away); Cortelyou House (about 700 feet away); Florida House (about 700 feet away); Torch of Freedom (about 700 feet away); Alva Belmont House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fiery Destruction (approx. 0.2 miles away); Residence of Albert Gallatin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
2. Frederick Douglass Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
3. Frederick Douglass Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
4. 316 A Street
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
5. Frederick Douglass Museum
The Hall of Fame for Caring Americans
The Hall of Fame for Caring Americans
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 2, 2012
6. Frederick Douglass
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,010 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
