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

The Cornerstone of the Original Christ Church

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2018

1. The Cornerstone of the Original Christ Church Marker

Inscription. This, the cornerstone of the original Christ Church, was placed here on May 5, 1968 during services commemorating the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the parish.

Erected by Christ Church, Georgetown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1818.

Location. 38° 54.499′ N, 77° 3.693′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It can be reached from O Street Northwest west of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3116 O Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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A Georgetown "Cathedral" (a few steps from this marker); Volunteerism and Valor (within shouting distance of this marker); Dumbarton United Methodist Church / Methodism's Mother Church of Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emma V. Brown Residence (about 400 feet away); The Presbyterian Congregation in George Town (about 400 feet away); Montgomery Tavern and Slave Pen (about 500 feet away); Tayloe/Snyder House (about 500 feet away); Hughes House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2018

2. The Cornerstone of the Original Christ Church Marker

Cornerstone, immediately below the plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2018

3. Cornerstone, immediately below the plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.