Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Cornerstone

Historical marker location:

2815 36th Street Northwest, Massachusetts Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 36th Street Northwest north of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1956

The District has been the site of many historic protests and marches: Because of its status as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has been the site of numerous demonstrations and marches throughout U.S. history, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and the Women's March in 2017.