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

Name: St. John's Episcopal Church
Address: 1525 H St NW, Washington D.C., 20005-1098, United States
Telephone: +1 202-347-8766

#197 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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

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Facts and practical information

St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square is an historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C., along Black Lives Matter Plaza. The Greek Revival building, designed by Benjamin Latrobe, is adjacent to Lafayette Square, one block from the White House. It is often called the "Church of the Presidents". ()

Alternative names: Built: 1815 (209 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'1"N, 77°2'10"W

Address

1525 H St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20005-1098 United States

Contact

+1 202-347-8766

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Blair House, Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette.

~350 ftSW
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~540 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
~870 ftSW
Historical place
Blair House, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Blair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States. The President's Guest House has been called "the world's most exclusive hotel" because it is primarily used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the president.
~550 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
~770 ftS
Park
North Lawn, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The North Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue with a wide view of the mansion, and is screened by dense plantings on the east from East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west from West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building.
~880 ftNW
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
~810 ftNE
Park
McPherson Square, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • McPherson Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. It is bound by K Street Northwest to the north, Vermont Avenue NW on the East, I Street NW on the south, and 15th Street NW on the West; it is one block northeast of Lafayette Park.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~490 ftSE
Street
Madison Place, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Madison Place is a one-block street located in northwest Washington, D.C. across from the White House. It forms the eastern border of Lafayette Square between Pennsylvania Avenue and H Street NW. Buildings on Madison Place include the Howard T.
~410 ftN
Street
Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block-long pedestrian section of 16th Street NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
~1180 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Lafayette Square Historic District, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Lafayette Square, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Jackson Place, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

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

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

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (6 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (11 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (34 min walk)