St. John's Episcopal Church

The brick structure covered in stucco follows a Greek cross layout and features large windows that illuminate the interior worship space.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe designed this Greek Revival church, which opened its doors to the public on October 27, 1816.

Every United States president except Richard Nixon has attended services at this church, leading to its informal designation as the Church of the Presidents.

The church maintains regular worship services, accommodating 780 people in its expanded seating arrangement established during the 1883 renovation.

The church bell, cast by Paul Revere's son in 1822, remains one of only two functioning Revere bells in Washington D.C.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1816

Architects: Benjamin Henry Latrobe

Official opening: October 27, 1816

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.90039,-77.03609

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56