Decatur House
(Upper Plaque): Decatur House
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1961
(Lower Plaque): This house, built in 1819
was the home of
Commodore Stephen Decatur
who died here
March 22, 1820,
from wounds received in a duel
with Commodore Barron
———
Among other distinguished men
who lived here, were
Henry Clay
Martin Van Buren
Edward Livingston
George M. Dallas
Edward F. Beale
Truxton Beale
Marker is at the intersection of H Street NW and Jackson Place, on the right when traveling east on H Street NW.
Courtesy hmdb.org
