Old Stone House, Washington D.C.

Name: Old Stone House
Address: 3051 M St NW, Washington D.C., 20007-3702, United States
Telephone: +1 202-426-6851

#118 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C., United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation. Built in 1765, Old Stone House is located at 3051 M Street, Northwest in the Georgetown neighborhood. Sentimental local folklore preserved the Old Stone House from being demolished, unlike many colonial homes in the area that were replaced by redevelopment. ()

Built: 1765 (259 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'19"N, 77°3'37"W

Address

3051 M St NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. 20007-3702 United States

Contact

+1 202-426-6851

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Day trips

Old Stone House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, Tudor Place, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

~1350 ftS
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
~590 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
3 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Tudor Place is a Federal-style mansion in Washington, D.C. that was originally the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington.
0.4 miS
Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D.
~610 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
3 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1080 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Dumbarton House, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Dumbarton House is a Federal style house located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was completed around 1800. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury.
~1240 ftSW
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.
0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.
0.4 miW
Park
Francis Scott Key Memorial, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Francis Scott Key Memorial is a park and memorial located in the District of Columbia neighborhood of Georgetown; at the intersection of 34th and M Streets, NW.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Stone House open?

Old Stone House is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Stone House?

Nearby attractions include Customhouse and Post Office, Arlington (2 min walk), Laird-Dunlop House, Arlington (3 min walk), Newton D. Baker House, Arlington (4 min walk), Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Stone House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Stone House:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)
Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (22 min walk)

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (21 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (21 min walk)