Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. John's Church
Lafayette Square
— Protestant Episcopal —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 21, 2010
1. St. John's Church Marker
Every President of the United States since President James Madison has attended occasional services here. Many of them were communicants of the parish.
This building was completed in 1816 from plans of Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
an adjacent National Historic Landmark plaque reads:
The Church of the Presidents
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1961
Erected by St. John's Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 38° 54.026′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Construction of the White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashburton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemoration and Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Demonstration (within shouting distance of this marker); Kosciuszko (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration (about 300 feet away); Andrew Jackson (about 300 feet away); Fleeing the Executive Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Regarding St. John's Church. St. John's Church was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960.
Also see . . . St. John's Episcopal Church. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on May 27, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional keywords. Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
2. St. John's Church Registered National Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 21, 2010
3. St. John's Church viewed from near the Decatur House to the southwest
- the marker is visible at the lower edge of the wall, partially blocked by the white pillar on the far left. The Registered National Historic Landmark plaque is visible to the right of the door.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
4. St. John's Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
