Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.

Name: Florida Avenue Baptist Church
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#186 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'57"N, 77°1'11"W

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Northwest Washington (LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale)Washington D.C. United States

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Florida Avenue Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial.

0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~1350 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~1780 ftW
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~430 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
3 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.
~1500 ftN
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.5 miSW
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.
0.4 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.
0.4 miN
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Yard is one of the main quadrangles on the campus of Howard University in Northwest Washington, DC. The Yard is the principal open space at the northern end of the academic portion of the campus, flanked by nine academic buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Florida Avenue Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Moorland–Spingarn Research Center, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Mary Church Terrell House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Florida Avenue Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Florida Avenue Baptist Church:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (6 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (9 min walk)

Bus

BoltBus (35 min walk)
Megabus (35 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (35 min walk)
H Street & 5th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (40 min walk)