Langdon in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Francis de Sales Church
Catholic Church with Oldest Continuing Congregation in District of Columbia
Photographed By Richard E. Miller
1. St. Francis De Sales Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Francis de Sales Church. Catholic Church with Oldest Continuing Congregation in District of Columbia. Congregation began about 1722, when Catholics first attended mass at chapel within Queen family mansion, on site approximately at present Evarts Street, N.E., near 20th Street. Building came to be called Queen’s Chapel. Destroyed by fire three times: in American Revolution (date uncertain); War of 18 12 (1814); and Civil War (1862). Rebuilt each time; last time as St. Francis De Sales Church (1908). Each new building attended by members of congregation that had attended at older building. St. Francis De Sales Church moved to present site in 1927. Last Queen’s Chapel building is now gone.
Congregation began about 1722, when Catholics first attended mass at chapel within Queen family mansion, on site approximately at present Evarts Street, N.E., near 20th Street. Building came to be called Queen’s Chapel. Destroyed by fire three times: in American Revolution (date uncertain); War of 1812 (1814); and Civil War (1862). Rebuilt each time; last time as St. Francis De Sales Church (1908). Each new building attended by members of congregation that had attended at older building. St. Francis De Sales Church moved to present site in 1927. Last Queen’s Chapel building is now gone.
Erected by St. Francis De Sales R. C. Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.
Location. 38° 55.747′ N, 76° 58.537′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Langdon. Marker is on Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1) east of 20th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2015 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 29, 2019, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
