American University Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The National Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2019
1. The National Presbyterian Church Marker
The Church of the Covenant
and
The First Presbyterian Church
The Church of the Covenant
was organized in 1883 and
since 1885 has worshipped in
this edifice
The First Presbyterian Church
was organized in 1795
in a carpenter shop
on what is now the
grounds of the White House
The two churches were
united in 1930 as the
Covenant First Presbyterian
Church and by action of the
General Assembly of 1947
established as the
National Presbyterian Church
Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 38° 56.529′ N, 77° 4.869′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in American University Park. Marker can be reached from Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4101 Nebraska Avenue Nothwest, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (here,
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2019
2. The National Presbyterian Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
