Rosedale

Rosedale is a stone farmhouse located in Cleveland Park on grounds spanning 8.6 acres with terraced gardens and landscaping. The main building and smaller stone structure together form the architectural core of this historic residential property.

The property was established in 1793 when Revolutionary War Colonel Uriah Forrest incorporated an existing 1740 stone structure into the new residence. This integration made it the oldest continuously standing house in Washington D.C.

The estate functioned as a gathering place where political conversations took place among early Federal-period leaders. Its role shows how such properties served as spaces where influential figures of the time met and exchanged ideas.

The grounds are open to the public and managed by the Rosedale Conservancy, which maintains the gardens and original landscape design. Visitors can walk through the property and explore both the buildings and the terraced gardens that surround them.

The site represents the final surviving section of a much larger estate that once covered the entire area now called Cleveland Park. This connection to the original property's scope reveals how dramatically the neighborhood has been reshaped over time.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.94000,-77.05222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24