St John's Church

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  • Address
    1525 H St NW, White House Area
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  • Phone
    347 8766
  • Transport
    underground rail: McPherson Sq

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Lonely Planet review

A small butter-colored building, St John's isn't DC's most imposing church, but it is one of its most charming. It's the 'Church of the Presidents' - every president since Madison has attended its services at least once. Designed in 1815 by Capitol architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the church reserves a pew (purchased by Madison) for presidential families. Lyndon Johnson prayed here on the first morning of his presidency, after JFK was killed.