Lloyd House, Alexandria

Name: Lloyd House
Address: 220 N Washington St, Alexandria, United States

#37 among attractions in Alexandria

Georgian architecture, Library

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The Lloyd House, also known as the Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, is a historic house and library located at 220 North Washington Street at the corner of Queen Street in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia. It was built from 1796 to 1797 by John Wise, a prominent entrepreneur, in the late eighteenth-century Georgian architectural style. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1976. ()

Built: 1796 (228 years ago)Coordinates: 38°48'14"N, 77°2'50"W

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220 N Washington StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern.

0.4 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
11 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
~700 ftN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
4 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
~1590 ftE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
8 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
~1200 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
6 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1350 ftNE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Alexandria City Hall also known as the Alexandria Market House & City Hall, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a building built in 1871 and designed by Adolph Cluss. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The site was originally a market from 1749 and courthouse from 1752.
~1220 ftE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
6 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
~1930 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
10 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
~1610 ftE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
8 min walk • The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture.
~770 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
4 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1410 ftSE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
~920 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
5 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lloyd House?

Nearby attractions include Appomattox Statue, Alexandria (1 min walk), Lyceum, Alexandria (1 min walk), Alexandria Historic District, Alexandria (2 min walk), Christ Church, Alexandria (4 min walk).

How to get to Lloyd House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lloyd House:

Bus

S Washington St & Prince St • Lines: At5 (1 min walk)
King St + Washington St • Lines: At2 (2 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (20 min walk)
Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (20 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (21 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (21 min walk)