Cleveland Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rosedale
Cleveland Park Historic District
The grand, 1,000 acre Rosedale Estate which was later subdivided to form Cleveland Park, was purchased by General Uriah Forrest, an aid-de-camp of General George Washington, who built a farmhouse in 1793. Between 1920-1959, the estate was owned by the Coonley/Faulkner families. The property then became a dormitory for a private school and offices for an international exchange organization. To prevent further development, a group of Cleveland Park residents purchased the estate in 2002; sold lots on the north side; renovated the farmhouse as a private home; and established the Rosedale Conservancy to preserve the southern portion as a green space for the Cleveland Park Community.
Artist: John Woo
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 38° 56.085′ N, 77° 4.263′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Cleveland Park. Marker is at the intersection of Newark Street Northwest and
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral Heights Business District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Story of Rosedale (about 700 feet away); Site of Red Top (about 800 feet away); The Woodley Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Map (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Day and the Washington Ballet (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington National Cathedral (approx. ¼ mile away); The Nourse Farm (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
