Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill extends across both Southeast and Northeast Washington D.C., featuring rows of 19th-century houses with turrets and stained glass windows along tree-lined streets.

The neighborhood grew around the construction of the United States Capitol in 1793, becoming the first major residential sector of the emerging federal capital.

Eastern Market, established in 1873, functions as a central gathering space where local farmers, artists, and craftspeople sell their products throughout the week.

The Capitol South and Eastern Market Metro stations provide direct access to the neighborhood, connecting residents to downtown Washington D.C. and surrounding areas.

Marine Barracks Washington, established in 1801, stands as the oldest active post in the Marine Corps and continues to host military ceremonies on Friday evenings.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Queen Anne style architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Shares border with: Navy Yard, Southwest Federal Center, Near Northeast

GPS coordinates: 38.88889,-77.00028

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12