Petworth in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nazareth Baptist Church
Rev. William A. Randolph, DD
1941 - 1975
Rebuilt 1976 Pastor:
Rev. Robert J. Anderson, Sr. DD
Dedicated to the Glory of God
and the uplifting of humanity.
Erected 1976 by Nazareth Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1941.
Location. 38° 56.381′ N, 77° 1.28′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Petworth. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Northwest and Shepherd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3935 7th St NW, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church of Seventh-day Adventists (about 700 feet away); Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maria Gomez, RN, MPH (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grant Circle was named in honor of Ulysses S. Grant (approx. ¼ mile away); Rivers Connect Us (approx. ¼ mile away); Mr. Lincoln’s Ride
this page online
Also see . . . Church History, Nazareth Baptist Church. (Submitted on March 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most church cornerstones do not serve as historical markers, this one does. It shares who founded the church and when.
— Submitted April 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
