LeDroit Park Historic District | |
 Intersection of 4th & T Streets, NW in LeDroit Park (2008) | |
 Map of Washington, D.C., with Le Droit Park highlighted in red | |
| Location | Bounded roughly by Florida, Georgia, and Rhode Island Avenues, 2nd and Elm Streets, NW, Howard University, Washington, D.C. |
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| Coordinates | 38°55′8.5872″N 77°1′1.326″W / 38.919052000°N 77.01703500°W |
| Built | 1873 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002165 |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 1974 |
LeDroit Park (/ləˈdrɔɪt/ or /ˈliːdrɔɪt/)[1] is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located immediately southeast of Howard University. Its borders include Florida Avenue NW, Bryant Street NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and 2nd Street NW .LeDroit Park is known for its history and 19th century protected architecture. The community's diversity entices new residents to the community, as well as its close proximity to the Shaw–Howard University Metro station [2] and many dining options.[3]
- ^ Left for LeDroit – How do you pronounce ‘LeDroit’?
- ^ Reinink, Amy (July 15, 2011). "Where We Live: Legacy and location in LeDroit Park". The Washington Post. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ Unger, Mike (2011). "LeDroit Park brings neighbors together". Washington Examiner. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2012.