LeDroit Park (Washington, D.C.)

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
LeDroit Park (Washington, D.C.)
Other forms of name
Washington (D.C.). LeDroit Park
Coordinates
-77.017035 -77.017035 38.919052 38.919052 (gooearth )
W0770057 W0770057 N0385457 N0385457 (geonames )
Associated country
United States
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 147778170
Wikidata: Q6506347
Library of congress: n 82242795
OCoLC: oca00888990
Sources of Information
  • GeoNames, algorithmically matched, 2009(ppl; 38°54ʹ57ʺN 077°00ʹ57ʺW)
  • LeDroit Park conserved, 1979:t.p. (LeDroit Park) p. 6 (LeDroit Park Historic District lies just south of Howard Univ., Washington, D.C.)

Wikipedia description:

LeDroit Park ( or ) is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located immediately southeast of Howard University. Its borders include Florida Avenue NW, Bryant Street NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and 2nd Street NW. LeDroit Park is known for its history and 19th century protected architecture. The community's diversity entices new residents to the community, as well as its close proximity to the Shaw–Howard University Metro station and many dining options.

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