Decatur House

Washington, DC
Decatur House - Image 1

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Landmarks & Historic Sites
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N. American
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Historic Place

Federal Style house designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe for naval hero Stephen Decatur across Lafayette Square from the White House. During 1827-1833 was home to successive Secretaries of State Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren, and Judah P. Benjamin.

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