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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26RN_american-legion-post-8-a-war-memorial_Washington-DC.html
Chartered 1922
In memory of all members of
the Armed Forces who served their country
American Legion Post 8
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 8
American Legion Auxiliary
Dedicated
Veterans Day
2002
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26RM_john-w-harrod_Washington-DC.html
Executive Director of
Market 5 Gallery and Kuumba Center
at Eastern Market
1973-2008
John Harrod directed Market 5 Gallery and the Kuumba Center after Mayor Walter E. Washington started a neighborhood arts initiative in each ward of the ci…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26RL_capitol-hill-presbyterian-church_Washington-DC.html
The Presbytery of the Potomac
organized the
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
on April 11, 1864
and installed its organizing pastor,
the Reverend John Chester, D.D.
This gothic style building was designed by
Washington architect Emil Sop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26RK_st-marks-church_Washington-DC.html
[National Register Plaque:]
St. Mark's Church
Congregation established, 1867
Church construction begun, 1888
Listed in the
National Register of Historic Places by the
United States Department of the Interior
in 1973 under the provisions…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26RI_torch-of-freedom-a-war-memorial_Washington-DC.html
1776
1976
Out of the past so great
to build a greater future
in honor and memory
of the Veteransof all America's wars
who by their service kept the
Torch of Freedom
burning
this monument is dedicated by
Veterans of Foreign Wars of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26QP_original-site-of-providence-hospital_Washington-DC.html
Providence Hospital was located on this site during the years 1861 through 1956. Founded in 1861 by the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul from Emmitsburg, Maryland. The Hospital was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1864.
During th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26QN_ebenezer-united-methodist-church_Washington-DC.html
The first public school for colored children of the District of Columbia. Named Little Ebenezer and located within the boundaries of the Capitol Hill Historic District. Designated a Category II Landmark by the Joint Committee on Landmarks
April 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26QM_little-ebenezer_Washington-DC.html
As our nation celebrated its 200th anniversary in 1976, Ebenezer United Methodist Church celebrated 138 years of service to God, humanity, country, home, and community. This model is a replica of Little Ebenezer, the frame church that stood on thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26QE_herring-highway_Washington-DC.html
A natural low area made this portion of Rock Creek a perfect place to ford the creek on foot, horseback or by carriage. Concrete paving was installed at Milkhouse Ford in the early 1900s to accommodate heavy carriages and automobiles. Unless the c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26Q0_broad-branch-market_Washington-DC.html
[Front:]
Broad Branch Market
Painting by Nicole Bourgea
[Reverse:]
The Broad Branch Market has been a neighborhood tradition since 1919. In its honor, and in celebration of historic Chevy Chase DC this Call Box was restored by
Sydney Butler…
