St. Francis de Sales Church
Historical marker location:
2015 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Langdon, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1) east of 20th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)
Catholic Church with Oldest Continuing Congregation in District of Columbia
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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.