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

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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Jacqueling Bouvier Kennedy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 20, 2010

1. Jacqueling Bouvier Kennedy Marker

Inscription.
When the historic character of Lafayette Square was severely threatened during her husband’s administration, it was preserved with the vision and dedicated efforts of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

This view from Decatur House is dedicated to her memory.

Erected by National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 54.005′ N, 77° 2.285′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Downtown. Marker was at the intersection of Jackson Place Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Place Northwest. Marker is at the edge of the sidewalk, adjacent to the Decatur House at the northwest corner of Lafayette Square. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 748 Jackson Place Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Lafayette Square (here, next to this marker); White House Historical Association

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(here, next to this marker); Decatur House (here, next to this marker); Baron von Steuben Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of Jackson Place and Lafayette Square (within shouting distance of this marker); General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (about 400 feet away); Demonstration (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 This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

Also see . . . Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Historic Preservation. (Submitted on June 21, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. First Lady; urban development/renewal; Jacqueline Kennedy Onnasis.

The Jacqueling Bouvier Kennedy Marker off Jackson Place - Decatur House at right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 20, 2010

2. The Jacqueling Bouvier Kennedy Marker off Jackson Place - Decatur House at right

View of the Decatur House from across H. Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 20, 2010

3. View of the Decatur House from across H. Street

- the Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Marker is visible in the shade at left, next to the lady in blue.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.