National Register of Historic Places

National War College

National War College is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001535.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72001535★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is National War College?

Roosevelt Hall is an immense Beaux Arts-style building housing the National War College on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., United States. The original home of the Army War College (1907–1946), it was built between 1903 and 1907 to designs by McKim, Mead & White, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark since 1972.

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Listing details

Name
National War College
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001535
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.86222, -77.01712
When was National War College listed on the National Register?

National War College was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is National War College located?

National War College is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.86222, -77.01712. See the map above.

Is National War College a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. National War College is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.