Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Epiphany Catholic Church

Est. 1925

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018

1. Epiphany Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. In 1923 the Archbishop authorized the establishment of the Epiphany Mission where African Americans created a new community under the leadership of the Josephite Fathers. In 1925 the church was built and the mission became Epiphany Parish

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 38° 54.455′ N, 77° 3.385′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on Dumbarton Street Northwest east of 28th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2712 Dumbarton Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church, Georgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Peters and Roumania Peters Walker Rose Park Tennis Courts (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret Peters and Roumania Peters Walker (about 500 feet away); Rose Park Recreation Center (about 500 feet away); Poplar Street (about 500 feet away); Mount Zion United Methodist Church and Heritage Center, and the Female Union Band Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

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(about 500 feet away); Early African American Georgetown (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018

2. Epiphany Catholic Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.