User:Aude/Georgetown
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Georgetown is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River waterfront. Founded in 1751, the city of Georgetown substantially predated the establishment of the city of Washington and the District of Columbia. Georgetown retained its separate municipal status until 1871, when it was assimilated into the city of Washington. Today, the primary commercial corridors of Georgetown are M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, which contain high-end shops, bars, and restaurants. Georgetown is home to the main campus of Georgetown University and numerous landmarks, such as the Old Stone House, the oldest standing building in Washington. The embassies of France, Mongolia, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela, and Ukraine are located in Georgetown.
Georgetown Historic District | |
Location | Roughly bounded by Whitehaven Street, Rock Creek Park, the Potomac River, and the Georgetown University campus |
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Coordinates | 38°54′34″N 77°3′54″W |
Area | 750 acres (300 ha) |
NRHP reference No. | 67000025 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 28, 1967 |
Designated NHLD | May 28, 1967 |