Christ Church, Washington Parish

Founded May 25, 1795

First church in City of Washington.

Present edifice dedicated October 8, 1809,

by Bishop Thomas J. Claggett,

first bishop consecrated on

American soil

- in New York, 1792.

Placed by

Marcia Burns Chapter, D. A. R.

May 13, 1930

Marker can be reached from G Street, SE east of 6th Street, SE, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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