Morsell House Exterior

ID: 5743 ~ Source: Image Courtesy of DC Preservation League, taken by Zachary Burt

This file appears in: Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House): This historic house has been the residence of many influential figures throughout its two centuries of history.

This image shows the exterior of the Morsell House, a home frequented by influential figures. A key aspect of the Federal style is shown in the fan light above the door.

This file appears in: Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House): This historic house has been the residence of many influential figures throughout its two centuries of history.

Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House): This historic house has been the residence of many influential figures throughout its two centuries of history.

By The DC Historic Sites team

Home to one of the earliest judges of the DC Circuit Court, the Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House) was built in 1813, and has been home to many of DC’s affluent and…