The D.C. Neighborhood Spotlight provides the geographic location, location of shops and restaurants, public services, and real estate statistics for a specific neighborhood.
Georgetown, founded in 1751 by George Beall and George Gordon, is situated at the farthest point upstream ocean-going boats could navigate the Potomac River, and it grew as a trade port for goods being transferred to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. 200-year old buildings, cobblestone streets, and Georgetown University provide the neighborhood with an old-world charm. Specialty shops, boutiques, cafes, and some national chains make up most of Wisconsin Avenue NW and M Street NW. Georgetown housing consists of mostly beautiful row houses and some apartments in the form of English basements.
