Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beverly Riston
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
was made possible, in part,
by a bequest from
Beverly Riston (1916 - 2009)
Beverly was a life-long member of the church, its first female elder and a dear friend to many.
Erected 2010 by Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 38° 53.245′ N, 77° 0.044′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on 4th Street Southeast south of Independence Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 4th St SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); 408 Seward Square, S.E. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Capitol in Flames (about 400 feet away); Destroying the Library (about 400 feet away); St. Mark's Church (about 500 feet away); Sally Hemings (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While this is a dedication plaque, it serves as a historical marker because it interprets the history of women's expanding roles within religious institutions in the 20th century.
— Submitted February 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 21, 2026
2. Beverly Riston Marker to the right of the door
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
