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Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House

Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, 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 February 12, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002163.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed February 12, 1974NRIS #74002163★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House?

The General Oliver Otis Howard House, also known as Howard Hall, is a historic house, and the oldest surviving building on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C. Built in 1867, it was the home of General Oliver Otis Howard, the university founder and its third president. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It faces Georgia Avenue NW, just north of Howard Place.

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Listing details

Name
Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
February 12, 1974
NRIS reference number
74002163
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.92295, -77.02183
When was Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House listed on the National Register?

Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1974.

Where is Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House located?

Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.92295, -77.02183. See the map above.

Is Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Howard, Gen. Oliver Otis, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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