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Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House

Grimke, Charlotte Forten, 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 May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002129.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76002129★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House?

The Charlotte Forten Grimké House is a historic house at 1608 R Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., United States. From 1881 to 1886, the house was home to Charlotte Forten Grimké (1837–1914), an African-American abolitionist and educator, one of the first Northerners to enter Union-controlled areas of the South during the American Civil War in order to teach freedmen and their children. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002129
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91243, -77.03725
When was Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House listed on the National Register?

Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House located?

Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91243, -77.03725. See the map above.

Is Grimke, Charlotte Forten, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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