The boundaries were defined by the Potomac River and 24th Street, running north to H Street, east on H Street to 22nd Street to the city boundary (Boundary Road, today called Florida Avenue). In June 1867, at lot was purchased on 23rd Street near Washington Circle, and Emlen T. Littell was selected to design the new church to be built.
The area's edges were established by the Potomac River and 24th Street, running north to H Street, then east along H Street to 22nd Street before reaching the city limits (Boundary Road, now Florida Avenue). In June 1867, a plot was acquired on 23rd Street near Washington Circle, and Emlen T. Littell was selected to design the new church.