Petworth in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul's Episcopal
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul's Episcopal. . Here, the first church edifice within the future district of Columbia was erected in 1719; a "chapel of ease" of St. John's Church, Broad Creek. It was built of wood with earthen floor. The 100 acre tract named "Generosity" (Comprising the church grounds and Rock Creek Cemetery), was gift of vestryman John Bradford. In 1771, the General Assembly assessed the parish 96,000 pounds of tobacco for a brick structure, which was completed after the Revolution. Partially destroyed by fire 1921, it was immediately rebuilt, incorporating the original brick walls. Rock Creek Parish was erected established 1856
Here, the first church edifice within the future district of Columbia was erected in 1719; a "chapel of ease" of St. John's Church, Broad Creek. It was built of wood with earthen floor. The 100 acre tract named "Generosity" (Comprising the church grounds and Rock Creek Cemetery), was gift of vestryman John Bradford. In 1771, the General Assembly assessed the parish 96,000 pounds of tobacco for a brick structure, which was completed after the Revolution. Partially destroyed by fire 1921, it was immediately rebuilt, incorporating the original brick walls. Rock Creek Parish was erected established 1856
Location. 38° 56.81′ N, 77° 0.72′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Petworth. Marker can be reached from Allison Street Northwest east of 3rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Rock Creek Cemetery, 201 Allison Street Northwest Washington, DC 20011 on the
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wall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Allison Street Northwest, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The nearby formal entry to the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015
4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015
5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, west side
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015
6. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Cemetery
The marker can be seen at the lower right side of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.