Tingey House

Tingey House is a residence at Washington Navy Yard featuring Georgian architecture with symmetrical design, a gable roof, and brick construction across two and a half stories. Inside, the space holds multiple rooms including dining areas, parlors, bedrooms, and a recently renovated kitchen.

The house was built in 1804 under orders from Navy Secretary Robert Smith and later survived the fire during the War of 1812 when the Navy Yard came under attack. This survival makes it one of the oldest structures still standing at the complex.

The house serves as the official home of the Chief of Naval Operations, linking naval leadership to traditions from earlier times. The rooms show how important this place is for military hierarchy and its continuity.

The house sits near the Latrobe Gate and is easy to locate within the Navy Yard. Visitors should know this is an active military complex, so certain access rules and security guidelines apply.

Since 1853, unexplained events in this house have been reported and attributed to the late Commodore Thomas Tingey. A notable account from 1960 describes how a dog reacted to an empty chair.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1804

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Part of: Officers Quarters, Washington Navy Yard, Washington Navy Yard

GPS coordinates: 38.87614,-76.99461

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41