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General Post Office

General Post Office is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000311.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed March 24, 1969NRIS #69000311★ National Historic Landmark
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Listing details

Name
General Post Office
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
March 24, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000311
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89677, -77.02248
When was General Post Office listed on the National Register?

General Post Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1969.

Where is General Post Office located?

General Post Office is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89677, -77.02248. See the map above.

Is General Post Office a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. General Post Office is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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