U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House
US Marine Corps base in Washington, D.C. Added to the National Register in 1972, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner of 8th and I streets, Southeast in Washington, D.C. Established in 1801, it is a National Historic Landmark, the oldest post in the United States Marine Corps, the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806, and the main ceremonial grounds of the Corps. It is home to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the U.S. Marine Band. Barracks Marines conduct ceremonial missions in and around the National Capital Region as well as abroad. They also provide security at designated locations around Washington, D.C. as necessary, and Barracks officers are part of the White House Social Aide Program.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | 8th and I Sts., SE, Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Dec 27, 1972 |
| Listed for | Military, Architecture, Performing arts |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | US Marine Barracks; Marine Corps Commandant's House |
| Reference number | 72001435 |
| Architect | George Hadfield |
| Type of place | barracks |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 8 buildings |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 8th and I Sts., SE, Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.8803° N, 76.9943° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Capitol Hill Parks · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 2 miles · Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 6 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 9 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
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Questions people ask
When was U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House listed on the National Register?
Dec 27, 1972. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Who designed U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
George Hadfield.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
No public access is recorded. A National Register listing recognizes a place; it does not open it to visitors.
Source: National Park Service
Where is U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
8th and I Sts., SE, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is Capitol Hill Parks, 1 mile away.
Source: Capitol Hill Parks
What does the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House listing include?
The listing counts 8 contributing resources. Those are 8 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, 2 miles away. Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is 6 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 72001435. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.