Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of James Monroe
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2016
1. Home of James Monroe Marker
Built in 1802
This house was the home of James Monroe
Lieutenant-Colonel in the American Revolution
While Secretary of State and of War under Madison, and for the first six months of his administration as fifth President of the United States, March 4, 1817-Sept. 17, 1817. Later, occupied by Senator Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain, 1861-68, and by Mr. Cleveland Abbe, a founder of the U.S. Weather Bureau.
Erected 1923 by District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1802.
Location. 38° 54.085′ N, 77° 2.744′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It is on I Street Northwest west of 20th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2017 I Street Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States
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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 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: Cleveland Abbe House (here, next to this marker); Walter E. Washington Memorial Arch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 400 feet away); Marquis de Lafayette Hall (about 400 feet away); Union Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); "The Seven Buildings" (about 600 feet away); Nineteenth Street Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); GW's River Horse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2016
2. Home of James Monroe Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2016
3. Home of James Monroe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
