Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
1630 Vermont Avenue, NW
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 38° 54.715′ N, 77° 1.708′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. Marker is at the intersection of Vermont Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Vermont Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1530 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Contraband" to Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Zalmon Richards House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Logan Circle Cistern and BayScape (about 400 feet away); Logan Circle, Just Ahead (about 500 feet away); Like a Village (about 500 feet away); Alain Locke Residence (about 500 feet away); If These Mansions Could Talk (about 700 feet away); Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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Photo caption:
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, about 1899
Library of Congress
Also see . . . Vermont Avenue Baptist Church: "We've Come This Far by Faith". (Submitted on April 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. "Greater 14th Street"
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 2, 2017
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2020, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 2, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 13, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on December 13, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on April 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.