Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, Washington D.C.

Name: Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#394 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel is a historic chapel located in Glenwood Cemetery in Northeast, Washington, D.C. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 38°55'19"N, 77°0'22"W

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Northeast Washington (Brookland)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 9:30 Club, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Howard Theatre.

1 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
0.8 miN
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C. United States, on 400 Michigan Avenue NE adjacent the Catholic University of America.
0.9 miSW
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
0.9 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McMillan Reservoir, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The McMillan Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington, D.C. that supplies the majority of the city's municipal water. It was originally called the Howard University Reservoir or the Washington City Reservoir, and was completed in 1902 by the U.S.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.8 miN
Church
Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • The Our Mother of Africa Chapel is a shrine housed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It was built in the 1990s after a fundraising appeal sponsored by the National Black Catholic Congress, and was dedicated in 1997.
~750 ftS
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated...
~1140 ftSW
Cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Prospect Hill Cemetery, also known as the German Cemetery, is a historic German-American cemetery founded in 1858 and located at 2201 North Capitol Street in Washington, D.C.
0.9 miS
Italianate architecture
John Mercer Langston School, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • John Mercer Langston School is an historic structure located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The two-story brick building was designed by Appleton P. Clark, Jr. The structure was completed in 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
0.7 miW
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Founders Library in Washington, D.C. is the main library at Howard University. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as the iconic symbol of the university.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Prospect Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Stronghold, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), McMillan Fountain, Washington D.C. (10 min walk).

How to get to Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel:

Metro

Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood • Lines: Rd (14 min walk)
Brookland–CUA • Lines: Rd (26 min walk)

Bus

E • Lines: 83, 86 (14 min walk)
D • Lines: T14, T18 (14 min walk)