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Twin Oaks
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National Register of Historic Places

Twin Oaks

On the National Register since 198640 years
Colonial GeorgianListed 1986Washington

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Twin Oaks

Twin Oaks, at 3225 Woodley Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 1986. The Register lists it for its education, architecture, communications and social history, at the national level. The listing covers 17.6 acres.

What it isListed on the NRHP in Washington, D.C. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗
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3225 Woodley Rd., Washington · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Twin Oaks

Is Twin Oaks on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 1986 (Register number 86000153).

Is Twin Oaks a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Frances Perkins House, 1.3 miles away.

Can you visit Twin Oaks?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Twin Oaks?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 117692550 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.