Newton D. Baker House, Arlington

Name: Newton D. Baker House
Address: 3017 N Street Northwest, Arlington, United States

#97 among attractions in Arlington

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Newton D. Baker House, also known as Jacqueline Kennedy House, is a historic house at 3017 N Street NW in Washington, D.C.. Built in 1794, it was home of Newton D. Baker, who was Secretary of War, during 1916-1920, while "he presided over America's mass mobilization of men and material in World War I. After the assassination of president John F. Kennedy in 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy purchased the house and lived here for about a year. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'25"N, 77°3'35"W

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3017 N Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Arlington United States

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Newton D. Baker House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, Oak Hill Cemetery, Old Stone House.

~1960 ftS
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
10 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...
~1040 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
6 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
Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a rural cemetery.
~620 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • 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.
~1850 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1120 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
6 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~750 ftE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
4 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 miNW
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
~1710 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Dumbarton House, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1800 ftSW
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
9 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Newton D. Baker House?

Nearby attractions include Laird-Dunlop House, Arlington (2 min walk), Isaac Owens House, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Customhouse and Post Office, Arlington (3 min walk), Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Newton D. Baker House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newton D. Baker House:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (18 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (23 min walk)

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (23 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (24 min walk)