George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: George Mason Memorial
Address: 900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington D.C., 20024-2000, United States
Telephone: +1 202-426-6841

#537 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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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. The Memorial is located in West Potomac Park within Washington, D.C. at 24 E Basin Drive SW, which is a part of the Tidal Basin. Authorized in 1990, with a groundbreaking in 2000 and dedication in 2002, the memorial includes a sculpture of Mason, a pool, trellis, circular hedges, and numerous inscriptions. It was the first memorial in the Tidal Basin area to be dedicated to someone who was not a former President of the United States. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°52'46"N, 77°2'20"W

Address

900 Ohio Dr SWSouthwest WashingtonWashington D.C. 20024-2000 United States

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+1 202-426-6841

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Day trips

George Mason Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is George Mason Memorial open?

George Mason Memorial is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to George Mason Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Cuban Friendship Urn, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), 14th Street Bridges, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C. (7 min walk).

How to get to George Mason Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Mason Memorial:

Metro

Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (22 min walk)
L'Enfant Plaza • Lines: Bl, Gr, Or, Sv, Yl (26 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (27 min walk)

Bus

Pentagon Metro • Lines: 10A, 10E, 10N, 16A, 16C, 16E, 16L, 17B, 17G, 17H, 17K, 17L, 17M, 18G, 18H, 18J, 18P, 21A, 21D, 22A, 22C, 22F, 28F, 28G, 29C, 29G, 29W, 306, 393, 394, 395, 42, 599, 698, 7A, 7C, 7F, 7M, 7P, 7W, 7Y, 87, 87A, 87P, 87X, 8S, 8W, 8Z, At3, At4, Dale City OmniRide, Gainesville OmniRide, Lake Ridge OmniRide, Manassas OmniRide, Montclair OmniRide, South Route 1 OmniRide (29 min walk)
4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (31 min walk)