Washington D.C.: Monuments and Statues
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Jefferson Memorial
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin The Jefferson Memorial stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Washington D.C., a tribute to one of the United States' most revered Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson. This stately monument, which features a statue of Jefferson, is nestled on the shores of the...
Lincoln Memorial
Marble monument to the 16th president The Lincoln Memorial stands as a revered monument in the heart of Washington D.C., honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Situated at the western end of the National Mall, this iconic structure is a symbol of unity and reconciliation, as...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Somber monument to U.S. service members In the heart of Washington D.C. lies a solemn tribute to the service and sacrifice of the United States' armed forces during one of its most controversial wars—the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Often referred to simply as "The Wall," this poignant monument is dedicated...
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Homage to those who served in Korean War The Korean War Veterans Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the men and women who served in the Korean War, often referred to as "The Forgotten War." Located in West Potomac Park, on the National Mall in Washington D.C., this memorial was dedicated on July 27...
Statue of Freedom
The Statue of Freedom, also known as Armed Freedom, stands proudly atop the United States Capitol dome in Washington D.C., a beacon of liberty and a symbol of the nation's governance. This bronze statue, reaching a height of nearly 20 feet and weighing approximately...
Columbus Fountain
Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Columbus Fountain stands as a testament to the spirit of exploration and the complex history of the Americas. This grand statue, located in front of Union Station, serves as a tribute to the famed explorer Christopher...
Zero Milestone
The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
Martin Luther King
Monument to civil rights leader In the heart of Washington D.C. stands a poignant tribute to one of the most influential figures in American history: the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dedicated to the civil rights leader, this memorial is a solemn reminder of Dr.
The Three Soldiers
The Three Soldiers statue is a poignant and evocative monument located in the nation's capital, Washington D.C. This bronze sculpture, crafted by the artist Frederick Hart, serves as a powerful tribute to the American servicemen of the Vietnam War.
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette
Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
Friendship Archway
Friendship Archway is a paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of the largest ceremonial arches outside of China.
George Gordon Meade Memorial
The George Gordon Meade Memorial, also known as the Meade Memorial or Major General George Gordon Meade, is a public artwork in Washington, D.C. honoring George Meade, a career military officer from Pennsylvania who is best known for defeating General Robert E.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
7.5-acre tribute to a U.S. president The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C. dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents.
United States Navy Memorial
The United States Navy Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.
James A. Garfield Monument
The James A. Garfield Monument stands on the grounds of the United States Capitol in the circle at First Street, S.W. and Maryland Avenue, Washington, D.C. It is a memorial to United States President James A.
District of Columbia War Memorial
The District of Columbia War Memorial commemorates the citizens of the District of Columbia who served in World War I. Located on the National Mall, it was constructed in 1931 as a domed, peristyle Doric temple.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. United States, at Judiciary Square, honors 21,183 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout American history.
First Division Monument
The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars.
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War.
Victims of Communism Memorial
The Victims of Communism Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. located at the intersection of Massachusetts and New Jersey Avenues and G Street, NW, two blocks from Union Station and within view of the U.S. Capitol.
Khalil Gibran Memorial
The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
Albert Einstein Memorial
Bronze statue of a celebrated scientist The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand.
Court of Neptune Fountain
The Court of Neptune Fountain is a group of bronze sculptures made by Roland Hinton Perry in 1897–98. Jerome Connor may have assisted in their manufacture. The sculptures are located at the Library of Congress, at Independence Avenue and 1st St S.E. Washington, D.C.
Statue of John Carroll
Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan
Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
Peter Muhlenberg Memorial
The Peter Muhlenberg Memorial is a public monument in Washington, D.C. It honors John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, a Lutheran minister, Continental Army general, Federalist Era American politician, and member of the prominent Muhlenberg family.
Philip Sheridan
General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
Bartholdi Fountain
The Bartholdi Fountain is a monumental public fountain, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who later created the Statue of Liberty.
Cascading Waterfall
Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain
The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
Eccles Building
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the United States' Federal Reserve System. It is located at the intersection of 20th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
The Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, also known as Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson, is a public artwork in Washington, D.C. honoring Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, a fraternal organization for Union veterans.
Titanic Memorial
The Titanic Memorial is a granite statue in southwest Washington, D.C. that honors the men who gave their lives so that women and children might be saved during the RMS Titanic disaster.
Equestrian statue of George B. McClellan
Major General George B. McClellan is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general George B. McClellan. The monument is sited on a prominent location in the Kalorama Triangle neighborhood due to efforts made by area residents.
George Mason Memorial
The George Mason Memorial is a memorial to Founding Father George Mason, the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that inspired the United States Bill of Rights.
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas
Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. The monument is located in the center of Thomas Circle, on the border of the downtown and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
Joseph Henry
Joseph Henry was an American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He was the secretary for the National Institute for the Promotion of Science, a precursor of the Smithsonian Institution. He was highly regarded during his lifetime.
Robert A. Taft Memorial
The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon is a carillon dedicated as a memorial to U.S. Senator Robert Alphonso Taft, son of President William Howard Taft. The memorial is located north of the Capitol, on Constitution Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and First Street, N.W. Designed by architect Douglas W.
Statue of David Farragut
Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy.
Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi is a public artwork by Attilio Piccirilli, located at the intersection of 16th and Lamont Streets, N.W. in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. It stands as a tribute to Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi. It was paid for by public subscription and erected in 1941.
Man Controlling Trade
Man Controlling Trade is the name given to two monumental equestrian statues created by Michael Lantz for the Federal Trade Commission Building in Washington, D.C. under the United States Department of the Treasury Section of Painting and Sculpture.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a marble sculpture of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln by Irish artist Lot Flannery, located in front of the old District of Columbia City Hall in Washington, D.C. United States.
Jefferson Pier
Jefferson Pier, Jefferson Stone, or the Jefferson Pier Stone, in Washington, D.C. marks the second prime meridian of the United States even though it was never officially recognized, either by presidential proclamation or by a resolution or act of Congress.
Temperance Fountain
The Temperance Fountain is a fountain and statue located in Washington, D.C. donated to the city in 1882 by Henry D. Cogswell, a dentist from San Francisco, California, who was a crusader in the temperance movement.
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