Macedonian Monument, Annapolis

Name: Macedonian Monument
Address: Annapolis, United States

#33 among attractions in Annapolis

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The Macedonian Monument is on the campus of the United States Naval Academy, across the street from Mahan Hall, at the end of Stribling Walk. The monument's sculpture is the figurehead of HMS Macedonian, captured by Stephen Decatur and the American frigate United States in the opening days of the War of 1812. Also known as Alexander the Great and the Figurehead of Hans Macedonian, the wooden sculpture dates to circa 1810. It came to the Academy in 1875. ()

Unveiled: 1810Coordinates: 38°58'60"N, 76°29'9"W

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Macedonian Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maryland State House, Government House, Naval Academy Chapel, Herndon Monument.

0.4 miSW
Historic landmark with exhibits
Maryland State House, Annapolis
11 min walk • The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772 and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Government House, Annapolis
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~590 ftS
Church
Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis
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~360 ftS
Memorial
Herndon Monument, Annapolis
2 min walk • The Herndon Monument on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy is a 21-foot-tall grey granite obelisk. It was erected in memory of Captain William Lewis Herndon, who courageously decided to go down with his ship, SS Central America, and the men left aboard rather than save himself on September 12, 1857.
~700 ftNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Alumni Hall, Annapolis
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~1990 ftNW
Cemetery
United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis
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~1520 ftS
Museum, History museum, Garden
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~1130 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis
6 min walk • The Hammond–Harwood House is a historic house museum at 19 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period.
~440 ftSW
Museum, Military base, History museum
U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis
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0.4 miS
Ship
Stanley Norman, Annapolis
11 min walk • The Stanley Norman is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1902 by Otis Lloyd, Salisbury, Maryland. She is a 48-foot-3-inch-long in Length overall with length on deck OF 47.5-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop.
~1500 ftS
Historical place
Brice House, Annapolis
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Which popular attractions are close to Macedonian Monument?

Nearby attractions include Herndon Monument, Annapolis (2 min walk), U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis (3 min walk), Tripoli Monument Sculpture, Annapolis (3 min walk), Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis (3 min walk).