Atlas District in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 29, 2024
Renovated 1970 - Built 1987
By Rev. D.J. Wrenn
Erected 1987 by Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 38° 54.232′ N, 77° 0.026′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Atlas District. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street Northeast and L Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south on 4th Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 4th St NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1950 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1953 (about 600 feet away); 1964 (about 600 feet away); Provisions for the City (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); Cathy Hughes (approx. ¼ mile away); Winds of Evolution, 2022 (approx. ¼ mile away); Ballard House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
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.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 29, 2024
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 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.