Pleasant Plains in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Oliver O. Howard
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2008
1. General Oliver O. Howard Marker
General Oliver O. Howard
founder of
Howard University
1869 - 1874
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 38° 55.375′ N, 77° 1.312′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker can be reached from Howard Place Northwest west of 6th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the front porch of the house which is on the campus of Howard University, between Georgia Avenue Northwest (US 29) and 6th Street Northwest. It is accessible from 6th Street via "Founder's Walk", just north of Howard Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 Howard Place Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howard Hall (here, next to this marker); Teachers and Preachers (within shouting distance of this marker); "Strike!" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Howard University (about 300 feet away); Miner Teachers College (about 300
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. General O. O. Howard Houses, including this one.
Also see . . .
1. Civil War Home Page - Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard. (Submitted on July 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Howard House. (Submitted on July 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Oliver O. Howard. (Submitted on March 21, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Medal of Honor Recipient; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; HBCUs
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2008
2. General Oliver O. Howard Residence, "Founder's Hall"
as seen from Georgia Avenue.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 2, 2006
3. National Historic Landmark, 1975
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2008
4. General Oliver O. Howard House, seen from "Founder's Walk"
Markers are visible above the porch steps, on either side of the front door.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2008
5. Founder's Library, another National Historic Landmark on Howard University
circa 1865
6. General Oliver O. Howard
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,875 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on July 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on March 21, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
