Exorcist Steps is a Romanesque Revival landmark in Washington, District of Columbia, and a filming location for The Exorcist (1973) and The Exorcist III (1990). Built in 1895, it was designed by Waddy Butler Wood, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 36th Street NW and Prospect Street NW (foot of the steps; adjacent to 3600 Prospect Street NW), Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Georgetown, Washington
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0877, SRC-0878 - Appeared in The Exorcist (movie, 1973)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0877, SRC-0879 - Designed by Waddy Butler Wood
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0877, SRC-0878 - Built in 1895
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0880, SRC-0877 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0878, SRC-0881, SRC-0877 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; District of Columbia Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0877, SRC-0881, SRC-3122 - Appeared in The Exorcist III (movie, 1990)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-12752, SRC-12753, SRC-0879
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0877 — U.S. National Park Service — Capital Traction Company Union Station / Exorcist Steps (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0878 — DC Historic Sites (DC Preservation League) — Capital Traction Company Union Station (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0879 — Georgetown University Library — The Filming of "The Exorcist" (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0880 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form — Georgetown Retaining Wall/Exorcist Steps (DC Historic Preservation Office) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0881 — DCist (WAMU) — The Exorcist Steps Are Now A Historical Landmark (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12752 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Exorcist-3.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12753 — https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/exorcistiii (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3122 — Wikipedia — Georgetown Car Barn (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4830 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4831 — Atlas Obscura (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5142 — CityDays (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5143 — Trolley Tours (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5611 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
How is Exorcist Steps connected to The Exorcist?
Exorcist Steps, in Washington, District of Columbia, has a documented connection to The Exorcist. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Exorcist III.
How is Exorcist Steps connected to The Exorcist III?
Exorcist Steps, in Washington, District of Columbia, has a documented connection to The Exorcist III. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Exorcist.
Can you visit Exorcist Steps?
Yes — Exorcist Steps is open to the public. Hours: Open 24/7; outdoor public stairway. Admission: Free.
Who designed Exorcist Steps?
Exorcist Steps was designed by Waddy Butler Wood.
Where is Exorcist Steps located?
Exorcist Steps is located in Washington, District of Columbia.