National Register of Historic Places
American Peace Society
American Peace Society is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002155.
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American Peace Society
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About this place
What is American Peace Society?
The American Peace Society House, also known as the Glover House, is a historic house at 734 Jackson Place NW, facing Lafayette Square in the heart of Washington, D.C. Built in 1878 for banker and philanthropist Charles Carroll Glover, it is most notable as the national headquarters of the American Peace Society from 1911 to 1948. The Peace Society was one of the first overtly pacifist organizations in the nation, with a history dating to 1815. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.
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Listing details
- Name
- American Peace Society
- City
- Washington
- County
- District of Columbia County
- State
- District of Columbia
- Listed on the National Register
- September 13, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002155
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.89965, -77.03817
When was American Peace Society listed on the National Register?
American Peace Society was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974.
Where is American Peace Society located?
American Peace Society is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89965, -77.03817. See the map above.
Is American Peace Society a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. American Peace Society is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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