L. Ron Hubbard House, Washington D.C.

Name: L. Ron Hubbard House
Address: 1812 19th St NW, Washington D.C., 20009-5501, United States
Telephone: +1 202-234-7490

#305 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place

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The L. Ron Hubbard House, also known as the Original Founding Church of Scientology, is a writer's house museum and former Scientology church located at 1812 19th Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. Public tours are given on a regular basis. The operating Founding Church is now located at 1424 16th Street for services, bookstore and classes. The home served as the residence of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard from 1955 until 1959, during which time he incorporated the Founding Church of Scientology and performed the first Scientology wedding. The building is a contributing property to the Dupont Circle Historic District, a neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'46"N, 77°2'41"W

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1812 19th St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20009-5501 United States

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+1 202-234-7490

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Day trips

L. Ron Hubbard House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~790 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
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Intimate setting for modern art
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Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George B. McClellan, Washington D.C.
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~1620 ftS
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
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~1610 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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~410 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
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Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
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Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
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~710 ftE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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~950 ftW
Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is L. Ron Hubbard House open?

L. Ron Hubbard House is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to L. Ron Hubbard House?

Nearby attractions include Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Fondo del Sol, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), 18th Street NW, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to L. Ron Hubbard House by public transport?

The nearest stations to L. Ron Hubbard House:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (19 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (20 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (28 min walk)