Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Colonial
Erected 1820 · Restored 1953
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 12, 2016
1. The Colonial Marker
Long a Georgetown landmark, this building was occupied from 1826 by Miss Lydia English's Georgetown Female Seminary, whose patrons and frequent visitors included Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Andrew Johnson, General Fremont, and other notables of the era.
Following the defeat of Union forces at the first Battle of Bull Run, this building was commandeered for use as an army general hospital during the remainder of the Civil War, after which it was converted into apartments.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren, the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 54.436′ N, 77° 3.546′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Georgetown. It was on 30th Street Northwest north of N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was 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 location: A different marker also named The Colonial (here, next to this marker); Hyde House (a few steps from this marker); Stately Houses and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); John Laird (within shouting distance of this marker); Early African American Georgetown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Suter Home (about 300 feet away); Mount Zion United Methodist Church and Heritage Center, and the Female Union Band Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 12, 2016
2. The Colonial and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
