Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
The Presbytery of the Potomac organized the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church on April 11, 1864 and installed its organizing pastor, the Reverend John Chester, D.D.
This gothic style building was designed by Washington architect Emil Sophus Friedrich and erected 1869 - 1872.
President Ulysses S. Grant attended the dedication of this church on December 8, 1872.
Erected by Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1864.
Location. 38° 53.244′ N, 77° 0.044′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on 4th Street Southeast south of Independence Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 4th Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Capitol in Flames (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Destroying the Library (about 400 feet away); St. Mark's Church (about 500 feet away); American Legion Post 8 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Ebenezer (approx.
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