National Register of Historic Places

Capitol Hill Historic District

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
August 26, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76002127

About this property

Capitol Hill is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., located in both the Northeast and Southeast quadrants. It is bounded by 15th Street SE & NE, F Street NE, Southeast Boulevard SE, and South Capitol Street SE. Dominated by the United States Capitol, which sits on the highest point of Capitol Hill, it is one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. The neighborhood has a high concentration of rowhouses, largely dating from the 19th century. Home to around 35,000 people in just under 2 square miles (5 km2), Capitol Hill is also one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Washington. The name Capitol Hill is frequently used as a metonym for the U.S. Congress. Capitol Hill is famed as a center of the United States government, home to numerous important institutions including, the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. Apart from government, the neighborhood is largely residential, but maintains notable commercial hubs along Pennsylvania Avenue, such as Eastern Market and Barracks Row.

Location

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.88915, -76.99963

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTMILITARYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Mark's Church
Civil War
0.1 mi
Folger Shakespeare Library
Colonial
0.2 mi
Capitol Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.2 mi
Eastern Market
Civil War
0.3 mi
Watterston House
Early Republic
0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Capitol Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Capitol Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Capitol Hill Historic District?

Capitol Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Capitol Hill Historic District?

The period of significance for Capitol Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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