Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Seventy Fifth Anniversary
1864 - 1939
— Ebenezer M.E. Church - Rev. F.F. King, Pastor —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 23, 2010
1. Seventy Fifth Anniversary Marker
Site of the First Free School for Negro Children in the District of Columbia given by Joseph S. Martin May 21, 1939.
Garnet C. Wilkinson, First Asst. Supt. • Howard H. Long, Asst. Supt. • A. Kiger Savoy , Asst. Supt. • Corinne E. Martin, Chrm., Committee on Churches • Edna T. Owens, Asst. Chrm.
Erected by Ebenezer M.E. Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1939.
Location. 38° 53.063′ N, 77° 0.027′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of D Street Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on D Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 D St SE, 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. Ebenezer United Methodist Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Ebenezer United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Little Ebenezer (a few steps from this marker); American Legion Post 8 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Site Of Providence Hospital
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Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 23, 2010
2. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 24, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
