Anacostia / ænəˈkɒstiə / is a historic neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. in the United States. Its downtown is located at the intersection of Marion Barry Avenue (formerly Good Hope Road) SE …

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 …

I know a place - tucked away in historic Anacostia and telling the story of a people, place, and future still being written. This is a place for seekers - people who see the world differently and know history, art, …

Anacostia is the popular name for the huge swathe of the capital consisting of the many neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River (often referred to as East of the River).

Sep 29, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Venture into southeast DC and discover Anacostia, a vibrant neighborhood with a Smithsonian museum, bike paths and a rich African American history.

Anacostia Neighborhood Guide. Learn about living in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, DC. Get demographics, home values, best schools, crime data & attractions.

History of the district Looking north on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE (formerly Piscataway Road and Nicholls Avenue SE) in the Anacostia Historic District. The Nacotchtank Native Americans were …

Jan 11, 2021 · The short answer is, of course, its proximity to the Anacostia River; but the river has its own history that’s worth unpacking. Like the Potomac, Anacostia’s name can be traced back to the …