National Register of Historic Places
St. John's Church
St. John's Church is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000868.
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St. John's Church
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About this place
What is St. John's Church?
St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C., United States. The Greek Revival building, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, is adjacent to Lafayette Square, one block from the White House. It is often called the "Church of the Presidents". The church reported 2,445 members in 2019 and 1,527 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $1,481,895. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 351 persons.
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Listing details
- Name
- St. John's Church
- City
- Washington
- County
- District of Columbia County
- State
- District of Columbia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000868
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.90046, -77.03611
When was St. John's Church listed on the National Register?
St. John's Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is St. John's Church located?
St. John's Church is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90046, -77.03611. See the map above.
Is St. John's Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. St. John's Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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