Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette Square
Erected 2022 by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 38° 54.006′ N, 77° 2.283′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Place Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Place Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White House Historical Association (here, next to this marker); Decatur House (a few steps from 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); Demonstration (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial (about 400 feet away); Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (about 400 feet away); The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration (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 replaced the linked marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 29, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2022. 3. submitted on November 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.