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U.S. Marines Sunset Parade

National Register CAPITOL HILL Local

A landmark in Washington, in the middle of things: 367 places within a five-minute walk. One of 496 history & landmarks in Washington.

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On the National Register since 1972

U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House

U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House

U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 1972, and named a National Historic Landmark on May 11, 1976. It is significant for its military, architecture and performing arts at the national level. Its architecture is described as Federal. The district takes in 8 historic buildings.

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 ("The Commandant's Own") and…

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The nearest neighbor is "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, 1 min walk away.

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