Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, Washington D.C.

Name: Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
Address: 30th & R Streets NW, Washington D.C., 20007, United States

#364 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, Washington D.C.

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The Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, also known as the Renwick Chapel or James Renwick Chapel, is a historic building in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. Designed by James Renwick, Jr. in 1850, Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel is the architect's only known example of Gothic Revival church architecture in Washington, D.C. It is located on the highest ridge in Oak Hill Cemetery, near the intersection of 29th and R Streets NW. The chapel is one of two structures in Oak Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the other being the Van Ness Mausoleum. The chapel, mausoleum, and cemetery are contributing properties to the Georgetown Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°54'46"N, 77°3'30"W

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30th & R Streets NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. 20007 United States

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Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dumbarton Oaks, Islamic Center of Washington, Oak Hill Cemetery, Montrose Park.

~1620 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
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~1600 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Islamic Center of Washington, Washington D.C.
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~290 ftE
Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a rural cemetery.
~1080 ftW
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Montrose Park is a public park, owned by the federal government, located in the 3000 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. It is located between Dumbarton Oaks Park and Oak Hill Cemetery.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
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~1430 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
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~1360 ftNE
Park
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Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
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0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
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~1360 ftNW
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Dumbarton Oaks Park is a public park, located in the 3100 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. Access is via Lovers' Lane from R Street, east of 32nd Street. It is located near Dumbarton Oaks, Montrose Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. It is part of the Georgetown Historic District.
~1940 ftE
Museum
Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Evermay, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Dumbarton House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Van Ness Mausoleum, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (21 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (23 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (28 min walk)
Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (32 min walk)