Mary Ann Shadd Cary Residence

Historical marker location:

1421 W Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is on W Street Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1421 W Street, NW

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.