Shaw in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carter G. Woodson House
2007
1. Carter G. Woodson House Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 54.649′ N, 77° 1.445′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Shaw. It is on 9th Street Northwest south of Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1538 9th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001, 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: A different marker also named Working for the Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter G. Woodson (within shouting distance of this marker); Phyllis Wheatley YWCA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spiritual Life (about 400 feet away); Safe Havens (about 400 feet away); Squares 336, 337 & 364 (about
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Working for the Race (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site. The National Park Service is presently restoring the house and will be opening it as a museum. (Submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
2. The Carter G. Woodson house
Druscilla J. Null, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1983
3. The Carter G. Woodson house
Note the placement of the marker between the two windows. It is unclear whether the marker next to the door now is a replacement or if it has merely been moved.
2007
4. Carter Woodson house, on Ninth Street
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
5. The Carter G. Woodson House is now the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historical Site
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
6. Sign in front window
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
More information at www.nps.gov/cawo
www.nps.gov/cawo 202-426-5961
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2018
7. Sign in front window
Discover
where Black
History
Month
was born
Open 9-5
Thursdays,
Saturdays,
and Sundays
www.nps.gov/cawo 202-426-5961
where Black
History
Month
was born
Open 9-5
Thursdays,
Saturdays,
and Sundays
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,575 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
