National Historic Landmark

Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
December 8, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76002128

About this property

The Mary Ann Shadd Cary House is a historic residence located at 1421 W Street, Northwest in Washington, D.C. From 1881 to 1893, it was the home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823–93), a writer and abolitionist who was one of the first African American female journalists in North America, and who became one of the first black female lawyers after the American Civil War. As part of a national effort by the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation, the house was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 8, 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also is a contributing property to the Greater U Street Historic District and the African American Heritage Trail in Washington, D.C.

Location

1421 W. St., NW
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.91934, -77.03294

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Sources

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When was Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House listed on the National Register?

Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House?

Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House?

The period of significance for Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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