East Corner in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Mt. Olive Baptist Church
by Rev. J.R. Jones
Built 1936 by Rev. C.H. Hamilton
Rebuilt 1948 by Rev. Wm. Weaver
Completed - 1957
Deacon James Stroman - Founder
Mother E. Williams
Sarah Williams - Clerk
Erected 1957 by New Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1935.
Location. 38° 53.919′ N, 76° 55.078′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in East Corner. Marker is on 58th Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 58th St NE, Washington DC 20019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line in Maryland); In Honor of the Men and Women of Fairmount Heights who Served in World War II (about 700 feet away in Maryland); Robert S. Nichols House (approx. 0.2 miles away in Maryland); Fairmount Heights Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away in Maryland); Trammell-Taylor House (approx. 0.2 miles away in Maryland); First Baptist Church
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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 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
