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Lafayette Square Historic District

Lafayette Square Historic District is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000833.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed August 29, 1970NRIS #70000833★ National Historic Landmark
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Lafayette Square Historic District

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About this place

What is Lafayette Square Historic District?

The Lafayette Square Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in Washington, D.C., encompassing a portion of the original L'Enfant Plan for the city's core. It includes the 7-acre (2.8 ha) Lafayette Square portion of President's Park, all of the buildings facing it except the White House, and the buildings flanking the White House to the east and west. The district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Lafayette Square Historic District
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
August 29, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000833
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89939, -77.03611
When was Lafayette Square Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lafayette Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1970.

Where is Lafayette Square Historic District located?

Lafayette Square Historic District is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89939, -77.03611. See the map above.

Is Lafayette Square Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lafayette Square Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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