Octagon House, Washington D.C.

Name: Octagon House
Address: 1799 New York Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20006, United States
Telephone: +1 202-626-7439

#108 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. After the British destroyed the White House during the War of 1812, the house served as the temporary residence of James Madison, President of the United States, for a period of six months. It is one of only four houses to serve as the Presidential residence in the history of the United States of America and one of only two that still stand today. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'47"N, 77°2'29"W

Address

1799 New York Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20006 United States

Contact

+1 202-626-7439

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Day trips

Octagon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Renwick Gallery, Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, First Division Monument, Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain.

~1230 ftNE
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C. and focuses on American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st century.
~1090 ftNW
Church, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, also known as Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory is a historic church in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~790 ftE
Historical place, Monuments and statues
First Division Monument, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars.
~1190 ftE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~970 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~1240 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
~630 ftSE
Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
~990 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.
~460 ftSE
Museum
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Corcoran Gallery of Art was an art museum in Washington, D.C. United States, that is now the location of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, a part of the George Washington University.
~1040 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Interior Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Interior Museum is a museum operated by the United States Department of the Interior and housed at the Department's headquarters at the Stewart Lee Udall Main Interior Building in Washington, D.C. on the first floor.
~1150 ftSW
Monuments and statues
General Jose de San Martin Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The General Jose de San Martin Memorial is an equestrian statue memorial of Argentine general and independence leader José de San Martín in Washington, D.C. United States. The memorial is located at Virginia Avenue and 20th Street N.W. in the Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. near the United States Department of State.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Octagon House open?

Octagon House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Octagon House?

Nearby attractions include Statue of John Aaron Rawlins, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), United States General Services Administration Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Rawlins Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Octagon House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Octagon House:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (4 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (10 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (34 min walk)