National Historic Site · Washington, D.C., United States
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is a national historic site in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 0.1 acres (0.0 ha), established in 1875.
National Historic Site · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.0 ha) |
| Established | 1875 |
| Coordinates | 38.9082° N, 77.0309° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C., at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW. National Park Service rangers offer tours of the home, and a video about Bethune's life is shown. It is part of the Logan Circle Historic District. The house is about five blocks north-northeast of the McPherson Square Washington Metro on the Blue and Orange Lines, and about five blocks south of the U Street Metro station on the Green Line. It is a half block southwest of Logan Circle.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 3.9 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 23.0 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 26.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site?
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.9082° N, 77.0309° W).
When was Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site established?
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site was established in 1875, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site?
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site covers 0.1 acres (0.0 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_McLeod_Bethune_Council_House_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mamc/ — Official park page.