Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charlotte Forten Grimke House
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2013
1. Charlotte Forten Grimke House Marker
Charlotte Forten Grimke House
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Erected 1977.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 54.75′ N, 77° 2.236′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Dupont Circle. Marker is on R Street Northwest west of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1608 R Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Embassy of the Republic of Congo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cairo (about 500 feet away); The Whyland (about 500 feet away); See You at the Center (about 600 feet away); At 1740 New Hampshire Ave. (about 600 feet away); Universalist National Memorial Church Stormwater Features
this page online
Druscilla J. Null, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1983
2. Charlotte Forten Grimke House Marker
Druscilla J. Null, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1983
3. The Charlotte Grimke House and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2013
4. Charlotte Forten Grimke House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,285 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 11, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
