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In [[1790]], the area was called Tennally's Town, named after resident John Tennally and his tavern. The area became known as Tenleytown in the 19th century, although the spelling '''Tennallytown''' was also in use for some time, as [[photograph]]s of [[streetcar]]s will attest. |
In [[1790]], the area was called Tennally's Town, named after resident John Tennally and his tavern. The area became known as Tenleytown in the 19th century, although the spelling '''Tennallytown''' was also in use for some time, as [[photograph]]s of [[streetcar]]s will attest. |
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Tenleytown is serviced by the [[Tenleytown-AU]] stop on the [[Washington Metro]] [[Red Line (Washington Metro)|Red Line]]. |
Tenleytown is serviced by the [[Tenleytown-AU]] stop on the [[Washington Metro]] [[Red Line (Washington Metro)|Red Line]]. The mostly residential area acts as the "town" for [[American University]], and a shuttle runs from the Metro stop to the main campus. |
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Revision as of 20:49, 8 June 2004
Tenleytown is the historic name for a neighborhood in northwest Washington, DC. It is the second oldest neighborhood in Washington, being surpassed in age only by Georgetown.
In 1790, the area was called Tennally's Town, named after resident John Tennally and his tavern. The area became known as Tenleytown in the 19th century, although the spelling Tennallytown was also in use for some time, as photographs of streetcars will attest.
Tenleytown is serviced by the Tenleytown-AU stop on the Washington Metro Red Line. The mostly residential area acts as the "town" for American University, and a shuttle runs from the Metro stop to the main campus.