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Ashburton House

Ashburton House is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73002071.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73002071★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Ashburton House?

Ashburton House, also known as St. John's Church Parish House or the British Legation, is a historic house at 1525 H Street NW, on Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. Built in 1836, it is notable as the residence of Lord Ashburton in 1842, during which time negotiations took place there culminating the Webster–Ashburton Treaty. This settled a long list of border disputes between the U.S. and the British provinces that are now Canada, and ended the Aroostook War. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It presently serves as the parish house for St. John's Episcopal Church.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Ashburton House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73002071
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90044, -77.03567
When was Ashburton House listed on the National Register?

Ashburton House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is Ashburton House located?

Ashburton House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90044, -77.03567. See the map above.

Is Ashburton House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Ashburton House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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