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 • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

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: Welcome Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Connell Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Pope Francis (about 500 feet away); The Catholic University of America Theological College

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(about 700 feet away); Shoah Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Justine Bayard Ward (approx. 0.2 miles 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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.