Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The United Church / Die Vereinigte Kirche
United Methodist Church
United Church of Christ
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 4, 2011
1. The United Church/Die Vereinigte Kirche Marker
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, December 14, 1978.
Dedicated May 15, 1892, this was the second church built on this site by the Concordia Lutheran Evangelical German congregation, founded January 17, 1833; the lot was sold to the German Lutherans by Jacob Funck in 1768. John Philip Sousa was baptized here, November 26, 1854.
From 1898 some services were held in English, predominantly so as of 1933. As office buildings replaced residences, the congregation merged with the Union United Methodist congregation, as the United Church, January 1, 1975.
Erected by The United Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1833.
Location. 38° 53.889′ N, 77° 2.686′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is at the intersection of 20th Street Northwest and G Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 20th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1920 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Ray House (about 300 feet away, measured
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Also see . . .
1. The United Church [Foggy Bottom]. (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. United Methodist Church. (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. German-Americans The United Church / Die Vereinigte Kirche
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 4, 2011
2. The United Church/Die Vereinigte Kirche
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 4, 2011
3. The United Church/Die Vereinigte Kirche
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 27, 2017
4. The United Church/Die Vereinigte Kirche Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
