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
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
Erected 1950 by the Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
Location. 38° 56.81′ N, 77° 0.72′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Petworth. It 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
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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: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patrick Henry (about 500 feet away); Saint Paul's Church Rain Garden (about 600 feet away); This Pine Tree (about 700 feet away); Opha May Jacob Johnson Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Day Order (approx. Ό mile away); United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Rock Creek Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 10, 2011
3. The nearby formal entry to the United States Soldiers and Airmens 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 March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 45 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 Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
