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2916‑2924 N Street NW: These five rowhouses on N Street NW in Georgetown were constructed in the early 1860s and served as Non-Commissioned Officers' Barracks.
These five rowhouses on N Street NW near 30th Street were constructed in the early 1860s and served as Non-Commissioned Officers' Barracks. The residences, which have foundations below-grade, are clad…
Mount Zion United Methodist Church: The Mount Zion United Methodist Church is one of the oldest Black churches in all of DC.
The establishment of the congregation of the Mount Zion Church dates to 1814, which makes it the oldest Black church in Georgetown and one of the oldest Black churches in the District of Columbia. The…
Mount Zion Cemetery (Methodist Episcopal Burying Grounds; Female Union Band Society Graveyard): This cemetery is one of the few remaining physical reminders of the significant contributions of Black people to the development of Georgetown.
Mount Zion Cemetery's history and that of the generations of African Americans, both free and enslaved, interred therein highlight life and evolving free African American culture in the District of…
Montrose Park: Montrose Park occupies land once owned by ropemaking magnate Robert Parrott in the early 19th century.
Montrose Park, established by Congress in 1911, is located in the heights of Georgetown. The property is managed by the National Park Service and is comprised of 15.69 acres that were historically…
Benjamin Miller House: This modest frame dwelling was constructed by Benjamin Miller, master carpenter of the Potomac Aqueduct.
One of the city's few small Greek Revival houses, the Benjamin Miller home is a distinguished example of antebellum architecture. Built in the mid 1840s, the frame home is free-standing with 3 bays, a…
Henry McCleery House
With the continued growth of Georgetown’s residential footprint, the Henry McCleery House exemplifies the development of the neighborhood’s distinctive character. The house is believed to have been…
Mackall-Worthington House: This 1820 residence is also known as the Leonard Mackall House.
This residence, also referred to as the Leonard Mackall House, sits near the top of the Georgetown neighborhood, not unlike the family's other property, Mackall Square. Constructed in 1820, the house…
Mackall Square: This Greek Revival style residence sits on a large, wooded lot in Georgetown.
This Greek Revival style residence, constructed around 1820 for Benjamin Mackall, sits on a large, wooded lot between 28th and 29th streets NW. The house has a portico with four Ionic columns and a…
John Lutz House (Aged Woman's Home): The home of Colonel John Lutz, the bodyguard for George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
The John Lutz House was built around the year 1756 and is significant for its well maintained exterior and interior, as well as its connections to multiple historical figures. The house was bought in…
Loughborough-Patterson House: The historic Loughborough House is the headquarters of Junior League of Washington.
During its almost 200-year history, Loughborough House’s occupants have included a bank, law and insurances offices, and department stores. It has also served as a private home for over a dozen…