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

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The White House

National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 22, 2008

1. The White House Marker

This same kiosk style informational marker is repeated at several points around the White House.

Inscription. The White House is the oldest public building in the District of Columbia, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the most famous address in the United States. Here, every President except George Washington, has conducted the government of the Nation. Since 1792, the White House has become symbolic of the American Presidency throughout the world. While the Capitol represents the freedom and ideas of the Nation, the White House stands for the power and statesmanship of the chief executive.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1600.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.912′ N, 77° 2.106′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Downtown. It was on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20500, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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within walking distance of this location: The Nation's Most Famous Address (here, next to this marker); Freedman’s Savings And Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette and his Compatriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Gallatin (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Department of the Treasury (within shouting distance of this marker); A Fortress of Finance: The US Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore John Rodgers House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This National Courts Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker. The marker is part of a kiosk orienting visitors to the White House grounds and area. On the right side is a map of the area around The White House.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Also see . . . White House Historical Association. The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. (Submitted on August 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 22, 2008

2. The White House Marker

The White House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 22, 2008

3. The White House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,562 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.