American Peace Society house, Washington D.C.

Name: American Peace Society house
Address: 734 Jackson Place Northwest, Washington D.C., United States

#659 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

The American Peace Society House, also known as the Glover House, is a historic house at 734 Jackson Place NW, facing Lafayette Square in the heart of Washington, D.C. Built in 1878 for banker and philanthropist Charles Carroll Glover, it is most notable as the national headquarters of the American Peace Society from 1911 to 1948. The Peace Society was one of the first overtly pacifist organizations in the nation, with a history dating to 1815. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°53'59"N, 77°2'18"W

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734 Jackson Place NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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American Peace Society house – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Renwick Gallery, Blair House.

~460 ftE
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~840 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
~330 ftSW
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
2 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.
~270 ftSW
Historical place
Blair House, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Blair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States. The President's Guest House has been called "the world's most exclusive hotel" because it is primarily used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the president.
~840 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
~690 ftSE
Park
North Lawn, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The North Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue with a wide view of the mansion, and is screened by dense plantings on the east from East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west from West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building.
~840 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy.
~650 ftNE
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square is an historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C. along Black Lives Matter Plaza.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American Peace Society house?

Nearby attractions include White House Conference Center, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Decatur House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Blair House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Peter Parker House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to American Peace Society house by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Peace Society house:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (7 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (9 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (9 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (35 min walk)