Anacostia in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Covenant Baptist Church
Rev. Joe H. Dixon (organizer)
Relocated July 2005
Bishop A. Norris Smith, Pastor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2005.
Location. 38° 51.866′ N, 76° 59.263′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Anacostia. It is at the intersection of W Street Southeast and 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on W Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 W St SE, Washington DC 20020, 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 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: Mother Churches and Their Daughters (about 300 feet away,
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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 congregation and when.
— Submitted April 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
