Decatur House
House museum · Washington, D.C., United States
Military figures
History
Decatur House is a historic house museum at 748 Jackson Place in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It is named after its first owner and occupant, the naval officer Stephen Decatur Jr. Built in 1818, the house is located at the northwest corner of Lafayette Square, about a block from the White House.
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About Stephen Decatur
Stephen Decatur Jr. was a United States Navy officer. He was born on the eastern shore of Maryland in Worcester County. His father, Stephen Decatur Sr., was a commodore in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War; he brought the younger Stephen into the world of ships and sailing early on. Shortly after attending college, Decatur followed in his father's footsteps and joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 as a midshipman.
From the Wikipedia article “Stephen Decatur”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
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