Takoma in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Promised Land Baptist Church
by Rev. H. Ellis Turner
Dedicated to the Glory of God
May 8, 1982
Erected 1982 by Promised Land Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1968.
Location. 38° 58.205′ N, 77° 1.092′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Takoma. Marker is at the intersection of Van Buren Street Northwest and 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Van Buren Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Van Buren Street Northwest, Washington DC 20012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Takoma Recreation Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Takoma Theatre Timeline (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mark's Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); DC's Pollinator Network (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ida B. Wells (approx. 0.3 miles away); Takoma Station Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 2 (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); Roscoe (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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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 the founder and founding date of the congregation.
— Submitted April 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
