Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Petworth in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Rock Creek Parish

 
 
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
This plaque recognizes the designation of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Rock Creek Parish) and its churchyard known as Rock Creek Cemetery, in the National Register of Historic Places.

Founded originally as a preaching mission, with first services held in this vicinity the 2nd Sunday in May 1712 -- 64 years before the Declaration of Independence. "St. Paul's Rock Creek" is the oldest church and the only colonial church in the present District of Columbia.

On September 18, 1719, Colonel John Bradford, Maryland Tobacco planter, gave 100 acres of land on which to build a chapel and to serve as a glebe for the support of the ministers and work of the church. The glebe, now Rock Creek Cemetery, is the Hallowed resting place of many eminent persons who contributed to American History.
 
Erected 1978 by The District of Columbia State Society, Daughters of the American Colonists.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesChurches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1712.
 
Location. 38° 56.754′ N, 77° 0.716′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
of Columbia. It is in Petworth. Marker can be reached from Allison Street Northwest east of 3rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Rock Creek Cemetery, 201 Allison Street Northwest Washington, DC 20011, in front of St.Paul's Parish Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Allison Street Northwest, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul's Episcopal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Pine Tree (about 400 feet away); Saint Paul's Church Rain Garden (about 400 feet away); Patrick Henry (about 600 feet away); Memorial Day Order (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Opha May Jacob Johnson Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
 
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
St. Paul's Episcopal Church additional marker, west side of church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church additional marker, west side of church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 4, 2019
4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
The nearby formal entry to the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
5. The nearby formal entry to the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery.
This arch is at the intersection of Rock Creek Church Road NW and Harewood Road NW.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015
6. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Cemetery
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.   3. submitted on January 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.   4. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   5. submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.   6. submitted on January 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=70947

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisements
Mar. 28, 2024