National Register of Historic Places
Decatur House
Decatur 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 October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000858.
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Decatur House
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About this place
What is Decatur House?
Decatur House is a historic house museum at 748 Jackson Place in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It is named after its first owner and occupant, the naval officer Stephen Decatur Jr. Built in 1818, the house is located at the northwest corner of Lafayette Square, about a block from the White House.
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Listing details
- Name
- Decatur House
- City
- Washington
- County
- District of Columbia County
- State
- District of Columbia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000858
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.90007, -77.03824
When was Decatur House listed on the National Register?
Decatur House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Decatur House located?
Decatur House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90007, -77.03824. See the map above.
Is Decatur House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Decatur House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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