Judiciary Square in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Surratt Boarding House"
Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, April 11, 2008
1. "Surratt Boarding House" Marker
“Surratt Boarding House”
Erected by Chi-Am Lions Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 38° 53.981′ N, 77° 1.223′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Judiciary Square. Marker is on H Street Northewest west of 6th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the building facade, adjacent to the entrance of the restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 H Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary Surratt's Boarding House (a few steps from this marker); Lin Han, noodle master (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover DC / Gallery Place - Chinatown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friendship Archway (about 400 feet away); Chinatown (about 500 feet away); The Northern Baptist Convention (about 700 feet away); Man with Briefcase
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More about this marker. The site is currently occupied by the Wok N Roll Restaurant, which offers a mix of Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
The Wok N Roll restaurant is located in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC. It is about one block west of the Chinatown/Gallery Place Metro Station.
Regarding "Surratt Boarding House". Mary Surratt was tried and executed by the U.S. government for her part in the Lincoln assassination. During the assassination, Mrs. Surratt and her daughter lived at the H. Street home, rather than her home in Surrattsville (currently Clinton), Maryland.
The appearance of the boarding house today is markedly different than how it appeared during Mrs. Surratt's residence there. The entrance was originally at the second story.
Also see . . . The Mary Surratt Boarding House. Atlas Obscura website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, April 11, 2008
2. View of the marker and building from across the street
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 4, 2005
4. Plaque by Chi-Am Lions Club
美京中美獅子分會
美京中美獅子分會
Library of Congress
5. Mrs. Mary Surratt house
between 1890 and 1910
between 1890 and 1910
The Surratt house originally had an English basement with the main floor raised above street level. A storefront was installed on the first floor in 1925.
Library of Congress, HABS
6. Suey Sang Lung
The H Street neighborhood became DC's Chinatown in the 1930s. This 1988 HABS photo shows the Surratt house after the closing of the Suey Sang Lung Chinese grocery. The historical landmark marker can be seen on the right side of the building in this photo. Today, it's on the left of the building, now occupied by Wok and Roll.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. This page has been viewed 12,031 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 20, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 18, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
