St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.

Name: St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Address: 1514 15th St NW, Washington D.C., 20005-1922, United States
Telephone: +1 202-667-4394

#358 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at 1514 15th Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. Completed in 1879, it is home to the oldest African-American Episcopal congregation in the city. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its association with Rev. Alexander Crummell, a leading figure advocating black self-sufficiency and civil rights in the mid-19th century. ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'37"N, 77°2'6"W

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1514 15th St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20005-1922 United States

Contact

+1 202-667-4394

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halo, House of the Temple, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Foundry United Methodist Church.

~470 ftSE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
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~1350 ftN
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House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
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~1520 ftE
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
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~590 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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~1440 ftE
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~1710 ftSE
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~1180 ftS
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Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
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~1120 ftS
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~450 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
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~1410 ftSE
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
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~1600 ftN
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Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Luke's Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Alma Thomas House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), DC Minyan, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Bet Mishpachah, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Luke's Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Luke's Episcopal Church:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (12 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (14 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (19 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (26 min walk)