National Register of Historic Places
Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House
Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 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 76002128.
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Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House
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What is Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House?
The Mary Ann Shadd Cary House is a historic residence located at 1421 W Street, Northwest in Washington, D.C. From 1881 to 1893, it was the home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823–93), a writer and abolitionist who was one of the first African American female journalists in North America, and who became one of the first black female lawyers after the American Civil War. As part of a national effort by the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation, the house was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 8, 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also is a contributing property to the Greater U Street Historic District and the African American Heritage Trail in Washington, D.C.
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Listing details
- Name
- Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House
- City
- Washington
- County
- District of Columbia County
- State
- District of Columbia
- Listed on the National Register
- December 8, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76002128
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.91934, -77.03294
When was Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House listed on the National Register?
Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.
Where is Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House located?
Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91934, -77.03294. See the map above.
Is Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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