Historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Historical marker location:
1313 New York Avenue Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of New York Avenue Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on New York Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1986
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
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The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.