U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
True Gospel Baptist Church
Rev. Harvey L. Beasley
Founder & Pastor
Erected by True Gospel Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1957.
Location. 38° 55.145′ N, 77° 1.646′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. It is on W Street Northwest east of Everglades Court Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 W 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 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: Mix of Cultures (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Industrial Bank of Washington
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The True Reformer Building (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most church cornerstones do not serve as historical markers, this one has been included on the site because it mentions who founded the congregation and when.
— Submitted October 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
