The Historical Deanwood Neighborhood
The First Baptist Church of Deanwood was first built in 1901 and has served the community ever since. The story of the Deanwood community begins with a man named Levi Sheriff who would split his land amongst his three daughters. Margaret Lowrie, Emmeline Sheriff, and Mary Cornelia Dean, the daughters would grant these sub-divisions, Whittingham, Lincoln Heights, and Burrville, to the city and the area became known as Deanwood. The area encompassing Deanwood has long served the African American residents of Washington DC. The area has a long and rich history that could be admired by Washingtonians and any lovers of history. The Church housed many community functions besides worship service. The Church offers Sunday school, vacation bible school, as well as an array of activities aimed towards the youth such as the Baptist Young People's Union. They also arrange trips to the beach a...