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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Georgetown, District of Columbia
Washington and Vicinity
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On 29th Street Northwest just north of Dumbarton Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the First Black Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., founded October 16, 1816, is designated a District of Columbia Historic Landmark. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1975. — — Map (db m177949) HM
On O Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Erected 1897
Birthplace of Leontine Turpeau C. Kelly March 5, 1920
First African-American Woman Bishop of the United Methodist Church, 1984 — — Map (db m97731) HM
On Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest south of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Mules were the "engines" for the canal boats. Normally, a boat captain had four mules. Two worked while two rested in their stall in the front of the boat. Captains usually cared for their mules as if they were part of the family. In the canal's . . . — — Map (db m113416) HM
On M Street Northwest at Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on M Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
The Old Stone House, part of the Landmark District of Georgetown, is the only surviving pre-Revolutionary building in the capital. The house stands on its original site, lot #3, one of eighty lots surveyed in the port of Georgetown in 1751. . . . — — Map (db m61944) HM
Near R Street Northwest at Avon Place Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
Here the Richard Parrott Ropewalk manufactured rope and rigging used on sailing vessels that plied their trade in old Georgetown through the early 19th Century.
The ropewalk receives its name from the long path used for the laying out of . . . — — Map (db m68712) HM
On 34th Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 34th Street Northwest.
Throughout its history, Georgetown has been at the center of Washingtons political and social life. As early as 1789, Washington and Jefferson met in a local tavern to plan the new capital. The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought with us in the . . . — — Map (db m97757) HM
On 28th Street Northwest at Poplar Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 28th Street Northwest.
Early wealthy Georgetown residents built dwellings in alleys to house poor white staff and enslaved. By the late 1910s, mostly African Americans lived in these homes. Poplar Alley served 32 African Americans living in 11 small wood frame houses. The . . . — — Map (db m240129) HM
On Water Street Northwest west of 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Potomac Boat Club
Founded in 1869
This Boathouse built in 1908
A.B. Mullet & Co., Architect
Charles J. Cassidy, Builder
Listed in the
District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites
1973
National . . . — — Map (db m129836) HM
On 37th Street Northwest just north of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The building commemorates Father Ferdinand Poulton, S.J. a founding member of the American Jesuit Community, who arrived in Maryland in 1638. The building was acquired under the College Building Program of the Federal Works Agency. — — Map (db m110020) HM
On N Street Northwest at 33rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on N Street Northwest.
In the cold winter of 1960-61
this house had an important role
in history. From it was flashed to
the world news of pre-Inaugural
announcements by
President John F. Kennedy
Presented by
The grateful newsmen who were
given . . . — — Map (db m112127) HM
Near West Road Northwest north of North Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Named to honor the two-time prime minister of Lebanon (1944-2005) and a dedicated supporter of higher education, with a gratitude for the support that his son, Saad Hariri (B'92), has shown to the university — — Map (db m240127) HM
Near Tondorf Road, 0.2 miles north of North Road, on the right when traveling south.
Father Davis (C'47, L'49, H'85) served as dean of Georgetown College from 1966 to 1989, a period of great change at Georgetown. During his tenure, women entered the College and the curriculum grew with the expansion of the fine arts, the . . . — — Map (db m212207) HM
On O Street Northwest just west of 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
The Alumni House is an old Georgetown structure which appears in the survey of the District of Columbia as early as 1861. It was renovated by Georgetown University in 1951 for the purpose of becoming headquarters to the Georgetown University Alumni . . . — — Map (db m211972) HM
Near 27th Street Northwest south of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Rose Park Playground was established in 1918 by the Ancient Order of the Sons and Daughters of Moses to serve African American children. The city acquired it in 1922. Georgetown neighbors ignored the segregation rules at this "colored" facility, . . . — — Map (db m120439) HM
On 30th Street Northwest north of M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Foundation for Preservation of Historic Georgetown Easement acquired October, 1975 Accepted, March, 1976, by National Trust for Historic Preservation Additional marker: 1210 30th Street, N.W. Andrew Ross Tenant House II Built by Andrew Ross . . . — — Map (db m97705) HM
Near 37th Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
On the Fifth Anniversary of September 11, 2001 the Georgetown University Community offers this remembrance in love and with a prayer for peace. — — Map (db m211971) WM
On O Street Northwest at 35th Street Northwest on O Street Northwest.
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, straight ahead in the next block, is one of the oldest Catholic institutions in America. It was founded in 1799 by three pious ladies under the spiritual guidance of the president of Georgetown College, . . . — — Map (db m112132) HM
Near 31st Street Northwest south of Avon Lane Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
In 1816, your view from this sweeping lawn included the bustling tobacco port of Georgetown, the Potomac River, and, to the east, the growing city of Washington DC. Then a hay field, sheep and cows grazed on the law. By the beginning of the 1900s . . . — — Map (db m95956) HM
Near 31st Street Northwest at Avon Lane Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
One of the primary landscape features of the property is the wide and gently sloping South Lawn which served both ornamental and functional purposes. Influenced by late 18th century English landscape design with informal and naturalistic, rather . . . — — Map (db m241120) HM
On Potomac Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Potomac Street Northwest.
This first Episcopal congregation in Georgetown was founded in 1796 by the Reverend Walter Dulany Addison. Other founders and benefactors include Thomas Hyde, Thomas Corcoran, Benjamin Stoddert, and Francis Scott Key. President Thomas Jefferson . . . — — Map (db m113951) HM
On O Street Northwest at Prospect Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on O Street Northwest.
Step across the cobblestone street and trolley tracks of a bygone era and look up at the faηade of St. John's Church, Georgetown Parish, designed in the Federal style by William Thornton, architect of the Capitol. This Episcopal parish, . . . — — Map (db m112133) HM
Near Reservoir Road Northwest east of 38th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This building is named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was dedicated to Our Lady of Victory. Originally built as a combined Nursing School and Nurses Dormitory. The building is home to the School of Nursing and Health Studies although it no . . . — — Map (db m110854) HM
Near Reservoir Road Northwest west of Winfield Lane Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
The building is named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was dedicated to Our Lady of Victory. Originally built as a combined Nursing School and Nurses Dormitory. The building is still home to the School of Nursing and Health Studies although . . . — — Map (db m199525) HM
On N Street Northwest at 30th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on N Street Northwest.
Hidden behind the grand houses of N Street and many others large and small are tranquil walled gardens with brick terraces, old shade trees, lily ponds, swimming pools, and a tennis court or two.
Behind you stands the Edes Home, . . . — — Map (db m113641) HM
Near R Street Northwest just east of 30th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
Co-founder of Czecho-Slovakia. Envoy to France. Pillar of the League of Nations. Advisor to the US presidents W. Wilson, F.D. Roosevelt, H.S. Truman. — — Map (db m189271) HM
On Tondorf Road Northwest just north of Prospect Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The Healy Family Student Center (HFSC), a LEED Gold certified building, opened its doors in 2014 as Georgetown's new "living room" providing social and study space for students.
HFSC's living green wall improves indoor air quality, increases . . . — — Map (db m245284) HM
Near 37th Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Georgetown University is committed to sustainability to advance the common good for current and future generations. The University takes an integrated and holistic approach to sustainability, placing value on a "quadruple" bottom line: people, . . . — — Map (db m211970) HM
On Tondorf Road, 0.3 miles north of Library Walk, on the right when traveling north.
Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Hall is a LEED registered residence hall with a certification goal of gold. Some of the green design strategies features in the building include indoor bicycle parking to support sustainable transportation, a green roof to help . . . — — Map (db m211969) HM
On Library Walk just east of Old North Way, on the right when traveling west.
Ida Ryan Hall and Isaac Hawkins Hall is a LEED Gold certified residence hall that is home to the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy.
This site exemplifies adaptive reuse: the process of repurposing an existing building for a use other . . . — — Map (db m212201) HM
On Library Walk just west of Tondorf Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Leo O'Donovan Dining Hall building achieved LEED Silver certification following renovations in 2017. The building features energy-efficient design such as motion-sensored lighting to save energy when rooms are unoccupied and daylight-sensing . . . — — Map (db m212204) HM
On West Road just west of Library Walk, on the right when traveling west.
The John R. Thompson Jr. Intercollegiate Athletic Center (the Thompson Center) is a LEED Gold certified sports center completed in 2016.
The Thompson Center outperforms conventional buildings by using 38% less potable water and 29% less . . . — — Map (db m212205) HM
On West Road Northwest just north of North Road, on the right when traveling south.
Georgetown University's Heating and Cooling Plant provides efficient temperature control to 5.4 million square feet of buildings on the main campus. The plant uses centralized boilers and chillers to pipe steam and chilled water across campus to . . . — — Map (db m212206) HM
On N Street Northwest west of 30th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Tayloe/Snyder House
1857
— — Map (db m113644) HM
On R Street Northwest at 35th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on R Street Northwest.
The imposing classic revival building on the hill is the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, formerly Western High School. It was completed in 1898 as a "temple of learning" and was among the first public senior high schools in Washington.
. . . — — Map (db m112146) HM
On 36th Street Northwest just south of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Founded 1970 by the Black Student Alliance as a gathering place for community and support. Rededicated 2013 as a continuing force for justice and equality at Georgetown for generations to come. — — Map (db m118011) HM
On M Street Northwest west of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
First built in 1796 Restored by the City Tavern Association Founded 1959 Founders Mr. Robert Calhoun Baker · Capt. and Mrs. Peter Belin (UNS, Ret.) · Mrs. Denton Blair · Hon. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss · Hon. and Mrs. David K. E. Bruce · Mr. and . . . — — Map (db m97686) HM
On 30th Street Northwest north of N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Long a Georgetown landmark, this building was occupied from 1826 by Miss Lydia English's Georgetown Female Seminary, whose patrons and frequent visitors included Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Andrew Johnson, . . . — — Map (db m97727) HM
Near O Street Northwest west of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This, the cornerstone of the original Christ Church, was placed here on May 5, 1968 during services commemorating the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the parish. — — Map (db m113423) HM
On 30th Street Northwest, 0.1 miles south of M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Built between 1856 and 1866 as a machine shop by William T. Duvall, the Foundry is typical of commercial structures of that period. Duvall purchased the land from Thomas Beall, a grandson of Ninian Beall who was one of Georgetown's first settlers . . . — — Map (db m230153) HM
Near Prospect Street Northwest at 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
These iconic steps were featured in William Friedkin's 1973
Warner Bros. classic motion picture, based on the novel
and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist.
In the film's climactic ending,
Father Karras (actor Jason . . . — — Map (db m90158) HM
Near Reservoir Road Northwest just west of 39th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
In October of 2014, the artists of the Georgetown Lombard ARts and Humanities Program painted a navy blue labyrinth on the round outside of the 2CCC Surgery Center Waiting Room. The labyrinth is based on a 13th century design from the Cathedral of . . . — — Map (db m146575) HM
On R Street Northwest east of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Occupying the most prominent site on the Georgetown Heights overlooking Georgetown, the Potomac River and Virginia is the Georgetown Branch Library. The library houses the Peabody Room, an archive devoted to the history of Georgetown. The archive . . . — — Map (db m101365) HM
On 31st Street Northwest at C&O Canal Towpath Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 31st Street Northwest.
The Georgetown House is closely linked with the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The building was constructed about 1830 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co. for use as a storage room. Later it became a tavern but shortly thereafter turned into . . . — — Map (db m111008) HM
On 31st Street Northwest south of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Canal Square has seen more than century and a half of change in Georgetown. It is a typical brick and fieldstone industrial structure built to facilitate barge traffic on the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal. Necessary for westward expansion, . . . — — Map (db m113418) HM
On M Street Northwest west of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Canal Square has seen more than a century and a half of change in Georgetown. It is a typical brick and fieldstone industrial structure built to facilitate barge traffic on the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal. Necessary for westward expansion, canals . . . — — Map (db m240113) HM
On 33rd Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 33rd Street Northwest.
This tablet marks the last home of Stephen Bloomer Balch, D.D. An officer in the Revolution 1747-1833 To the youth under his academic guidance he gave military training and led them in active service. For fifty years he was a leader in the . . . — — Map (db m97760) HM
On M Street Northwest just west of Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The scene before, beside, and behind you has changed a lot over time. Part of the stone structure on your left faced quiet, residential Bridge Street in a busy port city in Maryland when built in 1766. By the late 1800s, Bridge Street became M . . . — — Map (db m186612) HM
On P Street Northwest west of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The Presbyterian Congregation in George Town, founded in 1780 and chartered by Congress in 1806, has the longest unbroken ministry in Washington. This building was erected in 1821 at what is now 30th and M, was moved to this site in 1873 and altered . . . — — Map (db m97747) HM
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on M Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
The Flag. The immortal words "star-spangled Banner" refer to the magnificent flag which Francis Scott Key saw "by the dawn's early light" after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 14, 1814. It is the largest flag ever flown in . . . — — Map (db m82470) HM
On Healy Circle at Carroll Walk, on the left when traveling east on Healy Circle.
Beginning in the 1930s, a maple tree at this location became a traditional gathering spot for many students. Over the years, several trees have been dedicated to individual alumni. These plaques continue to stand in their memory. — — Map (db m186609) HM
On M Street Northwest at 30th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on M Street Northwest.
3001-3003 M Street was built as a single dwelling in 1794 by Thomas Sim Lee twice Governor of Maryland, 1779-1782 and 1792-1794. Lee also owned the adjoining land which he sold to Andrew Ross and Robert Getty who, in 1810, built 3005-3011 M Street . . . — — Map (db m97647) HM
Near Virginia Avenue Northwest just west of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The 184.5-mile-long Chesapeake and Ohio Canal begins at the Tide Lock and ends at Cumberland, Maryland. Here canal boats entered the canal to bypass mountains, swift currents, and shallows. Boats exited the Tide Lock into the Potomac River to . . . — — Map (db m144180) HM
On 35th Street Northwest at Volta Place Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 35th Street Northwest.
Volta Bureau
has been designated a
Registered National
Historical Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the . . . — — Map (db m112142) HM
On Volta Place Northwest at Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Volta Place Northwest.
The first house of worship in Georgetown — a town dominated by Presbyterian Scots — was a log church built in 1769 by a Lutheran congregation where the present Lutheran church now stands (opposite). The Presbyterian Burial Ground, once . . . — — Map (db m120508) HM
On O Street Northwest at 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on O Street Northwest.
Before there was a DC Fire Department, companies from two then-separate towns — Georgetown and Washington — provided local fire protection. In 1789, Georgetown citizens purchased a hand-pumped engine and fire buckets with funds raised . . . — — Map (db m113420) HM
On P Street Northwest west of 23rd Street Northwest.
In 1608 Captain John Smith sailed up the Potomac, the first European to lay eyes on this site. At that time, ships could sail up to this point, and beautiful bluffs led down to the water. Algonquin Indians lived here in great numbers, drawn by . . . — — Map (db m110015) HM
Near 31st Street Northwest north of Avon Lane Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
On August 24, 1814, as word spread that the British were coming, Dr. William Thornton and his wife Anna Marie fled their downtown F Street home and took refuge here at Tudor Place, home of their friend Martha Parke Custis Peter. That night, Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m95949) WM
On Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath at 30th Street Northwest when traveling west on Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath.
In recognition of Justice William O. Douglas for his contributions toward the establishement of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park — — Map (db m167622) HM
Near R Street Northwest west of 28th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Third son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln rested here from 2/24/1862, until his remains accompanied his father's to their final resting place in Springfield, Illinois, on 4/21/1865. William Thomas Carroll, Supreme Court Clerk and family friend offered . . . — — Map (db m223392) HM
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on M Street Northwest.
In 1805, Francis Scott key, his family, and their enslaved servants moved into a two-story brick house 200 feet from here. A rising lawyer, Key had a small addition next to his home that served as his law office. During the next 25 years, Key . . . — — Map (db m237632) HM
On Prospect Street Northwest just east of Bank Alley Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
James Wormley, born a free African American in 1819, worked in his family's Hackney carriage business and became a prominent businessman and advocate for education. Georgetown spent $70 on African American education in 1862. After the war, the . . . — — Map (db m234902) HM
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