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

Ross and Getty House

No. 1, c. 1810

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2016

1. Ross and Getty House Marker

Inscription. Foundation for
Preservation of
Historic Georgetown
Easement acquired
October, 1975
Accepted, March, 1976, by
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Additional marker:
1210 30th Street, N.W.
Andrew Ross Tenant House II
Built by Andrew Ross in 1811
who acquired land in 1810
from Thomas Sim Lee
Foundation for
Preservation of
Historic Georgetown
Easement acquired
May 2004

Erected by Foundation for Preservation of Historic Georgetown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1976.

Location. 38° 54.33′ N, 77° 3.556′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on 30th Street Northwest north of M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. The first marker is to the left of the door at 1206 30th St.. The second marker is below a window at 1210 30th St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1206 30th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Sim Lee Corner (a few steps from this marker); M Street - A Road Well Traveled (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Nathan Loughborough's Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Only Constant is Change (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alfred Lee Feed and Grain Store (about 300 feet away); Suter Home (about 400 feet away); bluemercury (about 400 feet away); Georgetown and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

1210 30th Street Marker, Andrew Ross Tenant House II image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2016

2. 1210 30th Street Marker, Andrew Ross Tenant House II

Ross and Getty House and Andrew Ross Tenant House II Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2016

3. Ross and Getty House and Andrew Ross Tenant House II Markers

Both of the markers are visible in this view towards the west across 30th Street. The Ross and Getty House marker is to the left of the white doorway, just above the roof of the black vehicle. The second marker is to the right here, just below a window and near the rear of the black vehicle.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.