Brightwood in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. John United Baptist Church
Founder and pastor
Rev. John M. Alexander, Jr.
Erected by St. John United Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1976.
Location. 38° 58.033′ N, 77° 1.772′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Brightwood. Marker is on 13th Street Northwest just south of Tuckerman Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6343 13th 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. What a Beautiful Location, Brightwood (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seventh Street Turnpike (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Automobiling on The Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Never Again Such Homes At the Price! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Under Fire at Fort Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scale Model of Fort Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Stevens (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Additional commentary.
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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 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
