LeDroit Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sons & Daughters in Christ African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 18, 2026
1. Sons & Daughters in Christ African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Marker
Pastor and Founder
Founded: 8/1982
Established 5/1988
Erected by Sons & Daughters in Christ African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1982.
Location. 38° 55.048′ N, 77° 1.047′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in LeDroit Park. It is on Elm Street Northwest just east of 4th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Elm St NW, Washington DC 20001, 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: A different marker also named Sons & Daughters in Christ African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (here, next to this marker); Best in the Country (a few steps from this marker); Alice Moore Dunbar [Nelson] and Paul Laurence Dunbar Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Fleetwood and Sara Fleetwood Residence Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert and Mary Church Terrell House (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker is on the 4th Street Northwest side of the church.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 18, 2026
2. Sons & Daughters in Christ African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
