Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dumbarton United Methodist Church
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Methodism's Mother Church of Washington
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2018
1. Dumbarton United Methodist Church side of the marker
One of America's Oldest Methodist Societies
Founded 1772
Erected by Dumbarton United Methodist Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1863.
Location. 38° 54.461′ N, 77° 3.758′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on Dumbarton Street Northwest east of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
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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: A Drugstore Like No Other (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Theater, Slave Pen, and the Marshall Family (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown's Watering Holes (about 300 feet away); Montgomery Tavern and Slave Pen (about 300 feet away); The Cornerstone of the Original Christ Church (about 400 feet away); John Lutz (about 400 feet away); A Georgetown "Cathedral" (about 500 feet away); Volunteerism and Valor (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2018
2. Methodism's Mother Church of Washington side of the marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2018
3. Dumbarton United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2018
5. Sign near the church door
Methodist Episcopal Church
1898
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 14, 2024
6. Dumbarton United Methodist Church Native Plant Garden signage
Several of these RiverSmart plaques on church grounds around the District serve as historical markers because they share a historical context for their projects. However, this one does not do so.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
