Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
15th and R streets, NW
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 38° 54.772′ N, 77° 2.062′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. Marker is on 15th Street Northwest north of R Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 15th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bishop's Gate Condominium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dupont Circle area has always been (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia Douglas Johnson Residence (about 500 feet away); The Hawarden (about 500 feet away); This section of 15th St. (about 500 feet away); Votes for Women (about 700 feet away); Paying Attention (about 700 feet away); Embassy of the Republic of Congo (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
More about this marker.
Caption:
Rev. Francis J. Grimke
Scurlock Studio Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Also see . . . Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, African American Heritage Trail. (Submitted on January 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
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