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Anacostia / æ n ə ˈ k ɒ s t i ə / is a historic neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. Its downtown is located at the intersection of Marion Barry Avenue (formerly Good Hope Road) and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. It is located east of the Anacostia River, after which the neighborhood is named.
Anacostia is a historically black community with ties to one of the most prominent African Americans in history. Born into slavery and eventually freed, statesman Frederick Douglass traveled the nation to speak out against slavery.
Venture into southeast DC and discover Anacostia, a vibrant neighborhood with a Smithsonian museum, bike paths and a rich African American history. As one of America’s most unique cities, Washington, DC seamlessly offers a full range of international, national and local cultural experiences.
The Anacostia Historic District is a historic district in the city of Washington, D.C., comprising approximately 20 squares and about 550 buildings built between 1854 and 1930. The Anacostia Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
May 14, 2024 · Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.
Jun 14, 2016 · Take a break from the National Mall, and instead head to Anacostia, a neighborhood filled with many of Washington, D.C.'s hidden gems.
Jan 11, 2017 · At one point, Washington, D.C. residents and tourists alike only viewed the Southeast neighborhood, Anacostia, as a place filled with crime. Now, it’s known for its active, tight-knit residents...
May 22, 2024 · After the Civil War, many formerly enslaved people built homes on the river’s east side, founding the D.C. neighborhood that bears the Anacostia name. The 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass was one such resident, and his home, Cedar Hill, is now a National Historic Site.
Formerly known as Uniontown, Anacostia was one of Washington’s earliest communities. The community lies just across the 11th Street Bridge from the Navy Yard and Capitol Hill, and has an extensive history including Federick Douglas’s home at Cedar Hill.
Anacostia in Southeast Washington, D.C., situated on the eastern shore of the Anacostia River, is one of Washington’s oldest neighborhoods and the only historic district east of the river.
