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Georgetown University

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is the oldest Jesuit university in the United States. These posts trace its campus history, traditions, and its deep ties to Washington and the Catholic Church.

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Rhino Bar: 63 Years of Drinking at 3295 M Street in GeorgetownJun 8Exterior of Martin's Tavern at 1264 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.Martin’s Tavern Georgetown: JFK, Booth 3, and 93 YearsMay 16The Tombs in Georgetown: The Bar That Inspired St. Elmo’s FireOct 25, 2023

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Celebrating Georgetown University’s Class of 2019 & Their Predecessors from the Class of 1925May 16, 2019Georgetown University Dorm Life Circa 1913Apr 17, 2019Moran family grave marker at Holy Rood CemeteryThe Stories Behind the Headstones at Holy Rood Cemetery in Glover ParkDec 15, 2014Georgetown students in 1895How Things Stay the Same: Comparing Georgetown Students from 1895 to 1937Oct 23, 2014The Best Commencement Speeches Given in Washington, DCJun 16, 2014Recounting a College Prank that Nearly Went Wrong in Georgetown University in 1900Jan 7, 2014
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