Barry Farm, Historic African American settlement in Southeast Washington, United States
The Barry Farm neighborhood spans across several blocks east of Anacostia River, bounded by Southeast Freeway and Suitland Parkway.
The Freedmen's Bureau purchased 375 acres from Julia Barry in 1867 to establish a settlement for formerly enslaved people seeking independence.
The streets received names honoring Union generals and Freedmen's Bureau officials who supported Black Americans during the Civil War period.
The neighborhood maintains direct connections to downtown Washington through public transportation and provides access to essential community services.
Residents of Barry Farm led successful protests in 1949 that contributed to the desegregation of public swimming pools in Washington.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 38.85842,-76.99694
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:05
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