Ringgold-Carroll House (John Marshall House): This Federal style building is also known as the DACOR Bacon House.

This Federal style brick mansion was built circa 1824-1825 by Tench Ringgold, a Marshal of the District of Columbia. Throughout its history, the house has served as a residence for and a host to many important politicians, mostly notably U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and six other members of the Supreme Court who boarded with Ringgold.

Prominent owners have included Governor Samuel Sprigg of Maryland, Chief Justice Melville Fuller, philanthropist Alice Copely Thaw, and Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, widow of the former New York State representative. The house is also significant as it was built upon three lots originally belonging to Tobias Lear, George Washington’s private secretary.

Now surrounded by office buildings, the Federal style building is also known as the DACOR Bacon House. This membership organization serves current and former U.S. diplomats and other foreign affairs professionals.

DC Inventory: November 8, 1964 (Joint Committee on Landmarks)

National Register: July 26, 1973