Marine Barracks and Band Hall

Architect: George Hadfield
City: Washington, DC

Established in 1801 at the corner of 8th and I Streets SE, the Marine Barracks is the oldest post in the United States Marine Corps and has served as the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. George Hadfield designed the buildings that still anchor the Corps' main ceremonial grounds.

the building

Home of two bands. The barracks houses the U.S. Marine Band, known as "The President's Own," and the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, "The Commandant's Own," alongside Marines who carry out ceremonial duties throughout the capital and serve in the White House Social Aide Program.

significance

A 6-acre property with eight contributing buildings, the Marine Barracks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

nearby

Washington and Georgetown Railroad Car House 0.1 mi · Romanesque Revival
Old Naval Hospital (Temporary Home for Veterans of All Wars) 0.2 mi · Renaissance Revival
Christ Church 0.2 mi · Gothic Revival · 1794
Latrobe Gate 0.3 mi · Greek Revival · 1806
Washington Navy Yard, Tingey House (Commandant's House) 0.3 mi · Georgian · 1804
Washington Navy Yard 0.4 mi · Colonial Revival · 1799

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