Neighborhood profile: Eckington

Eckington is a neighborhood in NE DC, west of the train tracks and situated between the NoMa and Rhode Island Ave metro stops.  It is composed primarily of older residential townhouses and detached single-family homes.

Designed in 1887 by real estate entrepreneur George Truesdell, Eckington was home to the city's first streetcar line.  Mayor Gales' country estate was located at the corner of 3rd and T Streets, and the neighborhood was named after the village in England where he was born.  Eckington quickly became an industrial hub of DC because of its easy access to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lines.

Today, Eckington continues to be distinguished for its unique commingling of residential and industrial spaces.  The Metropolitan Branch Trail forms its eastern border and the neighborhood is easily accessible by bus and metro, as well as having numerous bike lanes.  The neighborhood is well-served by grocery stores and corner markets, as well as the Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center.  Residents enjoy the quiet residential nature of the neighborhood, while being within easy walking distance of Bloomingdale and NOMA restaurants. 

The Washington Post recently cited Eckington's affordable real estate, easy access to downtown DC, and friendly community as being among its major draws.

For more information about life in Eckington, visit the Eckington Civic Association's website.