Clara Barton National Historic Site

Clara Barton National Historic Site Photo
Barton lived here while the house was the headquarters and warehouse for the American Red Cross. The house conveys sense of dedication to serving others.
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5801 Oxford Rd
Glen Echo, MD
20812
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Rated 5 by wdctraver

August 06, 2023

wdctraver

Worth a quick visit! Clara Barton rocks!

Really interesting to learn about Clara Barton. Her home and warehouse is a pretty building with interesting architecture (based on the shelters she used in the Johnston Floods). We spent about 45...

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Rated 3 by Brend482

April 22, 2023

Brend482

Historically-important but poorly-maintained site

Clara Barton lived in this house for 15 years (and died here), which also was the HQ for the American Red Cross. It has been a NPS site for decades, but is in shockingly poor condition: the paint on...

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Rated 2 by susanaU3607QC

September 12, 2022

susanaU3607QC

Sad memory of a great lady

It breaks my heart to see how Clara Baton's home has been neglected and slowly deteriorated over the past 7+ years. Every time I come to visit, it is still mostly closed for much needed, "promised...

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