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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. 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. It 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.
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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Beverly Riston (here, next to this marker); 408 Seward Square, S.E. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Capitol in Flames
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
