National Register of Historic Places

Baker, Newton D., House

Baker, Newton D., 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 December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002126.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76002126★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Baker, Newton D., House?

Newton D. Baker House, also known as Jacqueline Kennedy House, is a historic house at 3017 N Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built in 1794, it was home of Newton D. Baker, who was Secretary of War, during 1916–1920, while "he presided over America's mass mobilization of men and material in World War I. After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy purchased the house and lived here for about a year.

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Listing details

Name
Baker, Newton D., House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002126
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90706, -77.05987
When was Baker, Newton D., House listed on the National Register?

Baker, Newton D., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Baker, Newton D., House located?

Baker, Newton D., House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90706, -77.05987. See the map above.

Is Baker, Newton D., House a National Historic Landmark?

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