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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021
The Henrietta Vinton Davis Residence
1 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Atlas District — Henrietta Vinton Davis Residence — 1219 Linden Place, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Linden Place Northeast just east of 12th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
2 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Agostino Gemelli / Dr. Bernard J. Ficarra
Near 14th Street Northeast at Quincy Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
3 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Crosby S. Noyes Elementary School — Dedicated in memory of Crosby Noyes. — Children first: Their Future is Now —
On 10th Street Northeast just south of Franklin Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
4 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Lois Mailou Jones Residence — 1220 Quincy Street, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Quincy Street Northeast east of 12th Street Northeast.
5 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Robert Clifton Weaver Residence Site — 3519 14th Street, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On 14th Street Northeast north of Monroe Street Northeast.
6 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Sterling A. Brown Residence — 1222 Kearny Street, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Kearny Street Northeast east of 12th Street Northeast.
7 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — The Catholic Academy of Sciences in the United States of America — Washington, D.C.
Near 14th Street Northeast at Quincy Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
8 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Catholic University — Dr. Justine Bayard Ward
On Harewood Road Northeast north of Michigan Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
9 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Catholic University — History of the Catholic University Law School — 1895-1954
Near John McCormack Drive Northeast north of Michigan Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
10 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Deanwood — 100 Years of Afro-American History — By Jerome Johnson
On Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast east of Minnesota Avenue Northweast, on the right when traveling east.
11 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Deanwood — 2 — A Day at the Picture Show — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail
On Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast at Division Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast. Reported missing.
12 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Deanwood — 5 — A Whirl on the Ferris Wheel — A Self Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On 49th Street Northeast south of Hayes Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
13 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Deanwood — 11 — Shaping Strong Minds — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On 45th Street Northeast, 0.1 miles north of Sheriff Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
14 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Eckington — Alethia "Lethe" Tanner — (1781 - 1864)
On Harry Thomas Way Northeast south of Quincy Lane Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
15 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Eckington — Religious Organizations / Education
On Harry Thomas Way Northeast at Q Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Harry Thomas Way Northeast.
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16 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — "Ole Jim" — Peikoff Alumni House — Gallaudet University —
On Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Tapscott Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
17 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Ballard House — ("House #2")
On Faculty Row Northeast west of Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
18 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Chapel Hall — Gallaudet College
On Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast.
19 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Clerc Hall
On Lowman Street Northeast south of Switzer Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
20 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Cogswell and Krug Halls
Near Draper Drive Northeast at Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Denison House — ("House #4")
On Faculty Row Northeast west of Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
22 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — 8 — Education for All — Hub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail —
On Florida Avenue Northeast at 8th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Florida Avenue Northeast.
23 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Edward Miner Gallaudet — 1837 - 1917
On Gallaudet Mall Northeast north of Lincoln Circle Northeast, in the median.
24 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Helen Fay House — ("House #3")
On Faculty Row Northeast west of Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Historic Site of Kendall School Division II for Negroes — Built March 1953 — A landmark in desegregation of education for Negro deaf students —
Near Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
26 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Laurent Clerc — 1785-1869
Near Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
27 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Leonard M. Elstad
On Lincoln Circle Northeast near Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
28 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Peikoff Alumni House
On Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
29 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Site of the Rose Cottage
On Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
30 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — The Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence — ("House #1")
On Faculty Row Northeast near Lincoln Circle Northeast.
31 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
On Lincoln Circle Northeast at Florida Avenue Northeast on Lincoln Circle Northeast.
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32 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Gallaudet — Untitled (Brainwash) — Mr. Brainwash, France — 2016 —
On 6th Street Northeast north of Neal Place Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
33 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Hillbrook — Dr. Nannie Helen Burroughs
Near Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast at 50th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
34 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Hillbrook — In Memory of Nannie Helen Burroughs
Near Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast at 50th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
35 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Hillbrook — National Training School for Women and Girls / Nannie Helen Burroughs — 601 50th Street, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Near 50th Street Northeast at Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
36 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Hillbrook — 3 — The School of the Three Bs — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On Nannie Helen Burroughs Boulevard Northeast at 50th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on Nannie Helen Burroughs Boulevard Northeast.
37 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Mahaning Heights — 15 — "We're Not Forgotten" — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On Minnesota Avenue Northeast at Grant Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south on Minnesota Avenue Northeast.
38 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Mahaning Heights — Fort Mahan — Civil War Defenses of Washington
On Benning Road Northeast at 41st Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Benning Road Northeast.
39 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Mayfair — Mayfair Mansions / Albert I. Cassell — 3819 Jay Street, NE — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Kenilworth Terrace Northeast at Jay Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south on Kenilworth Terrace Northeast.
40 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Michigan Park — St. Joseph's Seminary
On Varnum Street Northeast just west of 13th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
41 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 14th Street Graffiti Museum
On Crittenden Street Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
42 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 14th Street Graffiti Museum
On Crittenden Street Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
43 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — Jones-Haywood School of Ballet — 1200 Delafield Place, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Delafield Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
44 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 16 — Building a Better Neighborhood — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On 18th Street Northwest at California Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 18th Street Northwest.
45 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — Josι Martν — 1853 - 1895
On 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
46 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 4 — Life on the Park — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street Northwest south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
47 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — Maria Czaplicka — 1886 - 1921 — Academy of Superheroes —
On 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
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48 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — Maria Siemionow — Outstanding Polish Women — #IamPolka —
On 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
49 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — Maria Skłodowska-Curie — Outstanding Polish Women — #IamPolka —
On 16th Street Northwest.
50 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — Polska — Poland • Polen • Pologne • Poola • Polija • Polijska • Polonia • Ba Lan — Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C. —
On Fuller Street Northwest at 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Fuller Street Northwest.
51 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 14 — Rooms With a View — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On T Street Northwest west of Florida Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
52 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 15 — The Changing Faces of Adams Morgan — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Vernon Street Northwest at 19th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Vernon Street Northwest.
53 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — The Lady of Radium — The Life of Maria Skłodowska-Curie
On 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
54 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 6 — The Latino Community — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Columbia Road Northwest east of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
55 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, American University Park — 12 — A Spirit of Community — Top of the Town — Tenleytown Heritage Trail —
On Albemarle Street Northwest at 42nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Albemarle Street Northwest.
56 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, American University Park — 17 — American University — Top of the Town — Tenleytown Heritage Trail —
On Ward Circle Northwest east of Nebraska Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
57 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, American University Park — 16 — Winning the War — Top of the Town — Tenleytown Heritage Trail —
On Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
58 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Bloomingdale — 12 — Fathers and Sons — Worthy Ambition — LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail —
On T Street Northwest at North Capitol Street Northwest on T Street Northwest.
59 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Bloomingdale — 7 — Separate Schools — Worthy Ambition — LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail —
On 2nd Street Northwest near Elm Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
60 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Brightwood — 7 — An African American Enclave — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —
On 14th Street Northwest at Rock Creek Ford Road Northwest on 14th Street Northwest.
61 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Brightwood — Military Road School — 1375 Missouri Avenue, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Missouri Avenue Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
62 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Brightwood — 6 — School Days — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —
On Missouri Avenue Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
63 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Brightwood — 15 — The Rock on Brightwood Avenue — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Quackenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
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64 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Brightwood — 10 — What a Beautiful Location, Brightwood — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —
On Tuckerman Street Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Tuckerman Street Northwest.
65 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Burleith — Patriotism and Espionage
On R Street Northwest at 37th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on R Street Northwest.
66 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Cleveland Park — 4 — Causeway at Tregaron — Cleveland Park Historic District
On Macomb Street Northwest at Ross Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Macomb Street Northwest.
67 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Cleveland Park — 13 — Mary Day and the Washington Ballet
On Porter Street Northwest at Wisconsin Avenue NW, on the left when traveling west on Porter Street Northwest.
68 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Cleveland Park — 9 — Rosedale — Cleveland Park Historic District
On Newark Street Northwest at 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Newark Street Northwest.
69 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Cleveland Park — The Highlands — 3825 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Near Wisconsin Avenue Northwest north of Quebec Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
70 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — Campus to Army Camps and Back Again — Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near 15th Street Northwest south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
71 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 15 — College Hill — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On 15th Street Northwest at Chapin Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.
72 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — Francis L. Cardozo High School — 1928
On Clifton Street Northwest west of 11th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
73 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 8 — Girard Street Elites — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On Girard Street Northwest at 11th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Girard Street Northwest.
74 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 7 — Nob Hill — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On 11th Street Northwest north of Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
75 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 10 — On the Heights — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On Clifton Street Northwest east of 13th Street Northwest.
76 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 7 — Turbulence and Change — The '50s and '60s
On Irving Street Northwest near 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
77 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 11 — Views of Justice — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On Clifton Street Northwest just west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
78 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — W.3 — Asbury United Methodist Church — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) at 11th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on K Street Northwest.
79 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — 5850-2019 — Elizabeth Keckley — 1818 - 1907
On K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) at Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west on K Street Northwest.
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80 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — W.2 — Franklin Square — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On 13th Street Northwest at K Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 13th Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
81 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — W.2 — Franklin Square — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On 13th Street Northwest at K Street Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north on 13th Street Northwest.
82 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Renwick Gallery
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
83 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Thaddeus Stevens School — 1868 — 1050 21st Street Northwest —
On 21st Street Northwest just south of L Street Northwest, on the right.
84 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Walter E. Washington Memorial Arch
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
85 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — White House Historical Association
On Jackson Place Northwest just south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
86 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — "Single Form" — By Barbara Hepworth — In Tribute to Dag Hammarskjφld —
Near Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
87 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Alma Thomas Residence — 1530 15th Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On 15th Street Northwest north of Church Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
88 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives — 17th and M Streets, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On 17th Street Northwest at M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 17th Street Northwest.
89 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Historic Kappa House — 1708 S Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On S Street Northwest east of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
90 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 326 — Myrtilla Miner — Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 20th Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 20th Street Northwest.
91 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — The Dupont Circle area has always been — Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 15th Street Northwest at Corcoran Street Northwest on 15th Street Northwest.
92 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — The Paul and Phyllis Nitze Building
Near Massachusetts Avenue Northwest at 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
93 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Thomas Family Home — 1530 15th Street Northwest
On 15th Street Northwest north of Church Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
94 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Todd Duncan Residence — 1600 T Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On T Street Northwest west of 16th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
95 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Marion Barry, Jr. — (1936 - 2014) — "Mayor for Life" —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 13-1/2 Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
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96 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — ΦΒΚ (Phi Beta Kappa)
On 22nd Street Northwest north of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
97 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — A Bench By The Road
On 21st Street Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
98 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — A Sustainable Vision — The George Washington University
On G Street Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
99 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Albert Einstein - The Einstein Memorial
Near Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
100 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Alexander Ray House — 1925 F Street Club
On F Street Northwest east of 20th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.

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