LeDroit Park, Washington D.C.

Name: LeDroit Park
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#1022 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Gothic Revival architecture, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

LeDroit Park is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located immediately southeast of Howard University. Its borders include W Street to the north, Rhode Island Avenue and Florida Avenue to the south, Second Street NW to the east, and Howard University to the west. LeDroit Park is known for its history and 19th century protected architecture. The community's diversity entices new residents to the community, as well as its close proximity to the Shaw–Howard University Metro station and many dining options. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°54'57"N, 77°0'57"W

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Northwest Washington (LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale)Washington D.C. United States

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LeDroit Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial, Florida Avenue Baptist Church.

0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
0.6 miW
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
~1150 ftW
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
~1550 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated...
0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Prospect Hill Cemetery, also known as the German Cemetery, is a historic German-American cemetery founded in 1858 and located at 2201 North Capitol Street in Washington, D.C.
0.6 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.
0.5 miSE
Italianate architecture
John Mercer Langston School, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • John Mercer Langston School is an historic structure located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The two-story brick building was designed by Appleton P. Clark, Jr. The structure was completed in 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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Which popular attractions are close to LeDroit Park?

Nearby attractions include Anna J. Cooper Circle, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Mary Church Terrell House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Nathaniel Parker Gage School, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to LeDroit Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to LeDroit Park:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (10 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (15 min walk)

Bus

E • Lines: 83, 86 (28 min walk)
D • Lines: T14, T18 (28 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (32 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (40 min walk)