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.
- Museum
- …is also known as “Sumner School”
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Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
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The Oval Office
The Oval Office is the formal working space of the… The Oval Office is situated 3,100 feet south of Charles Sumner School.
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a 555-foot tall obelisk… Washington Monument is situated 1¼ miles south of Charles Sumner School.
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Charles Sumner School
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Latitude
38.90594° or 38° 54′ 21″ north
Longitude
-77.03814° or 77° 2′ 17″ west
Open location code
87C4WX46+9P
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