Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.

#260 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Library, Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody. The library opened in 1935 upon completion of the building, designed by Nathan C. Wyeth in the Colonial Revival style. It holds the only collection of materials in the public library system relating to Georgetown's history. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'48"N, 77°3'58"W

Address

3260 R St NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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+1 202-727-0232

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Georgetown Neighborhood Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown Park, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Khalil Gibran Memorial.

~680 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of wealthy U.S. diplomat Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
16 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.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
0.5 miE
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.
~1220 ftE
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Montrose Park is a public park, owned by the federal government, located in the 3000 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. It is located between Dumbarton Oaks Park and Oak Hill Cemetery.
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
~1100 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
6 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.
0.5 miSW
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.5 miSW
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~1010 ftE
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Dumbarton Oaks Park is a public park, located in the 3100 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. Access is via Lovers' Lane from R Street, east of 32nd Street. It is located near Dumbarton Oaks, Montrose Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. It is part of the Georgetown Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Georgetown Neighborhood Library?

Nearby attractions include Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Tudor Place, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Georgetown Neighborhood Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georgetown Neighborhood Library:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (27 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (30 min walk)

Metro

Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (28 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (31 min walk)