Charles Sumner School

The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the prominent abolitionist and United States Senator Charles Sumner, the school became the first teachers' college for black citizens in the city and the headquarters of its segregated school system for African American students.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Geographic Museum and Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle.

National Geographic Museum

Museum

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Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Church

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The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., is a Catholic cathedral, most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral. It is the seat of the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle is situated 730 feet west of Charles Sumner School.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Golden Triangle and Dupont Circle.

Golden Triangle

Neighborhood

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The Golden Triangle is a neighborhood and business improvement district in Washington, D.C., United States. Covering 43 blocks, it encompasses the western part of Washington's central business district, running from the front yard of the White House's north side to Dupont Circle and from 16th Street NW to 21st Street NW and including sections of K Street and Connecticut Avenue.

Dupont Circle

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Dupont Circle is an affluent historic neighborhood in Washington D.C. It is known for its beautiful Victorian homes, walkability, and has offices, civic institutions, hotels, night clubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, and shops.

Logan Circle

Neighborhood

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Logan Circle is a historic roundabout park and neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. The majority of Logan Circle is primarily residential, except for the highly-commercialized 14th Street corridor that passes through the western part of the neighborhood.

Charles Sumner School

Type: School
Also known as: “Italianate Sumner School”
Categories: college, African-American museum, and education
Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude

38.90594° or 38° 54′ 21″ north

Longitude

-77.03775° or 77° 2′ 16″ west

Elevation

66 feet (20 metres)

Open location code

87C4WX46+9V

GeoNames ID

4138000

Wikidata ID

Q5082769

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Urdu: “چارلس سمنر اسکول”

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