Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Was organized 1822, rebuilt in 1838 and
completed in 1880.
This site possess exceptional value in
commemorating the Religious Life of the
Negro in the United States of America.
Designated a Category II Landmark by
the Joint Committee on Landmarks and
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
July 26, 1973
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1836.
Location. 38° 54.331′ N, 77° 2.134′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is on M Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Marker is near the main entrance to the church, on the south side of M Street between 15th and 16th Streets Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1518 M Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Metropolitan AME Church (here, next to this marker); Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church (a few steps from this marker); Saint Augustine Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Howard Taft (about 400 feet away); Linotype Model 31 (about 500 feet away); Winfield Scott (about 700 feet away); Katharine Graham (about 700 feet away); This House was Occupied by Alexander Graham Bell (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . Metropolitan AME Church. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on August 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,437 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.