Catholic University in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Father Michael J. McGivney

1852 - 1890

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016

1. Father Michael J. McGivney Marker

Inscription. A visionary parish priest through whose determined efforts The Knights of Columbus was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882 to strengthen the faith of Catholic men and to protect their families

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 38° 55.985′ N, 76° 59.911′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Catholic University. Marker can be reached from Michigan Avenue Northeast west of 7th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker and statue are to the south of McGivney Hall, near the Michigan Avenue entrance to Catholic University of America. The marker is some yards east of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Justine Bayard Ward (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Catholic University Law School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ, the Light of the World (approx. ¼ mile away); Pope John Paul II (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Jackson H. Gerhart House

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(approx. half a mile away); Sterling A. Brown Residence (approx. half a mile away); The Poet's House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers honoring Father Michael J. McGivney in Connecticut.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016

2. Father Michael J. McGivney Marker

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016

3. Father Michael J. McGivney Marker

The marker with the National Shrine in the background to the west.

The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016

4. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016

5. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.