Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blanche K. Bruce House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2016
1. Blanche K. Bruce House Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1977
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1977 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 38° 54.344′ N, 77° 1.467′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It is on M Street Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east. The marker is low on the left mounted on to a fence in front of the residence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 M Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Power Brokers (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Reaching for Equality (about 800 feet away); Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); Immaculate Conception Catholic School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morrison-Clark Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roots of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral / Remembering "the Village" (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seventh Street Develops (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Place to Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Power Brokers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Reaching for Equality (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Seventh Street Develops
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2016
2. Blanche K. Bruce House Marker
The marker is to the left of the fence in front of the residence.
Also see . . . Blanche Bruce at Wikipedia. Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 – March 17, 1898) was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1875 to 1881; he was the first elected black senator to serve a full term. (Submitted on October 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 27, 2026
3. The Blanche K. Bruce House at 909 M Street Northwest
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1975
4. Blanche K. Bruce House Marker
J. W. Cromwell & Co. (courtesy of the Library of Congress), 1884
5. Hon. B. K. Bruce
© J. W. Cromwell & Co. 1884
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 27, 2019
6. Blanche K. Bruces Headstone
in Woodlawn Cemetery
Benning Ridge, SE Washington
in Woodlawn Cemetery
Benning Ridge, SE Washington
Blanche K. Bruce,
1841⎯⎯ 1898.
Husband⎯⎯ Father.
He Was True to Every Trust.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 27, 2019
7. BKB
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2016
8. Blanche K. Bruce House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,579 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on May 29, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on October 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
