Gallaudet in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ballard House
("House #2")
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
1. Ballard House Marker
Melville Ballard
(1839-1912)
Classes of 1886 (B.S.) & 1870 (M.S.)
Ballard was the first undergraduate to receive a bachelor of science degree in 1866 from the National Deaf-Mute College, now Gallaudet University. He taught at Kendall School for 46 years, and he was also the first president of Gallaudet College Alumni Association (1889-1893). The D.C. Chapter of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association was officially organized in 1905 at a meeting held here.
Gift of Gallaudet University Alumni Association
Laurent Clerc Cultural Fund
2001
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 38° 54.394′ N, 76° 59.82′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Gallaudet. Marker is on Faculty Row Northeast west of Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen Fay House (within shouting
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
2. Ballard House Marker
The marker is to the right of the southern entrance to the Ballard House.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
