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Woodson, Carter G., House

Woodson, Carter G., 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 76002135.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76002135★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Woodson, Carter G., House?

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950). Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 but became vacant in the 1990s.

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Listing details

Name
Woodson, Carter G., House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002135
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91012, -77.02398
When was Woodson, Carter G., House listed on the National Register?

Woodson, Carter G., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Woodson, Carter G., House located?

Woodson, Carter G., House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91012, -77.02398. See the map above.

Is Woodson, Carter G., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Woodson, Carter G., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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