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

Peirce Still House

National Register of Historic Places

— 2400 Tilden Street Northwest —

Peirce Still House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014

1. Peirce Still House Marker

Inscription. The Peirce Still House, built between 1796 and 1811, was part of a large plantation owned by Isaac Peirce, a Quaker from Pennsylvania and slave owner, who purchased the property in 1795. Much of the Peirce Estate became part of Rock Creek Park when it was created in 1890.

The House is constructed of blue granite quarried from the local area. The House was originally utilized as a distillery, but was converted into a residence in 1924.

In 1955, the House was occupied by Sherman Adams, Chief of Staff to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who entertained many political figures at the House, including Sir Winston Churchill.

The House is now a private residence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 38° 56.42′ N, 77° 3.158′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Cleveland Park. It is on Shoemaker Street Northwest south of Tilden Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 Tilden Street Northwest, Washington DC 20008, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Peirce Family Estate (within shouting distance of this marker); Springhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Machine in a Stone Box (about 300 feet away); Orchards, Fields, Gardens, Pastures (about 300 feet away); Michael Kovats de Fabricy (about 300 feet away); Peirce Mill (about 400 feet away); Rock Creek's Mills (about 400 feet away); Herring Highway (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. Pierce Mill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Pierce Plantation (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014

2. Peirce Still House Marker

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014

3. Peirce Still House Marker

Peirce Still House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014

4. Peirce Still House

2400 Tilden Street

Sherman Adams image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

5. Sherman Adams

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.