Saint John's Church, Georgetown
- Architect
- William Thornton
- Year
- 1796
- Style
- Federal
- City
- Washington, DC
- Collection
- federal washington
Designed by William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol, St. John's Episcopal Church was structurally completed in 1804 and consecrated in 1809, making it Georgetown's oldest Episcopal church building. Its founding pastor, Walter Dulany Addison, later served as Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, and financial contributors to its construction included Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
the style
Thornton designed the church in the Federal style at a modest scale, 42 by 51 feet, reflecting the plain classical vocabulary he also brought to the Capitol.
More on Federalthe architect
William Thornton was the architect of the U.S. Capitol; St. John's, designed in the Federal style, is among his church commissions in the capital region.
significance
Designated a DC Historic Landmark (#L_0327) as Georgetown's oldest Episcopal church building.
nearby
- City Tavern
- Forrest-Marbury House
- Georgetown Custom House and Post Office
- Volta Bureau
- Prospect House (Lingan-Templeman House)
- Beall, Thomas, House (Newton D. Baker House)