Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Preston Blair
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 20, 2018
1. Francis Preston Blair Marker
New plaque observed, wording and format identical to old plaque.
Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876)
Founder and Editor of
The Globe (1830-1845)
A newspaper which championed
Democratic causes and vigorous journalism
notably during the administration of
President Andrew Jackson
in whose "kitchen cabinet" Blair loyally served
Erected 1969 by Sigma Delta Chi Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 38° 53.935′ N, 77° 2.316′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and Jackson Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Located in front of the Blair-Lee House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1653 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Blair House (here, next to this marker); In Honor of Leslie Coffelt (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Blair House (here,
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Also see . . .
1. Francis Preston Blair. Francis Blair and his two sons, Montgomery and Francis, Jr., were important political figures in the anti-bellum period. (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Kitchen Cabinet. Jackson's use of unofficial advisers in the White House was a break from tradition. (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
2. Francis Preston Blair Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain
3. Several Markers in front of the Blair-Lee House
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
4. The Blair-Lee House
Internet Archive
5. Francis Preston Blair and Violet Gist Blair
“Francis Preston Blair and His Wife, Violet Gist, As They Looked at the End of the Civil War in the United States.” -- Gist Blair, 1918, The Annals of Silver Spring.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,602 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 20, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on February 6, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
