William Knowles House

Places of Interest Nearby

Old Stone House

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The Old Stone House is one of the oldest structures in Washington, D.C. The house is also the last pre-revolutionary colonial building in Washington, D.C. Old Stone House is situated 390 feet southwest of William Knowles House.

Customhouse and Post Office

Post office

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The Customhouse and Post Office in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., was completed in 1858 in a Renaissance Revival–Italian Palace style. Construction cost was $55,468. Customhouse and Post Office is situated 460 feet west of William Knowles House.

Kesher Israel

Synagogue

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Kesher Israel, also known as the Georgetown Synagogue, is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation was founded in 1911 and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors. Kesher Israel is situated 690 feet northeast of William Knowles House.

Places in the Area

Georgetown

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Georgetown is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., south of Upper Northwest and west of Dupont Circle. It is the oldest part of the city, with buildings dating back to 1751.

West End

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The West End of Downtown D.C. is the area immediately west of downtown. This guide focuses on the areas of K Street, the West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods.

Foggy Bottom

Suburb

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Foggy Bottom is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States, located in the city's northwest quadrant. It stretches west of the White House towards the Potomac River, north of the National Mall, east of Georgetown, south of the West End neighborhood and west of Downtown D.C.

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