George Gordon Meade Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: George Gordon Meade Memorial
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#69 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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George Gordon Meade Memorial, Washington D.C.

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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. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg. The monument is sited on the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue NW in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse. It was originally located at Union Square, but was removed and placed in storage for fourteen years before being installed at its current location. The statue was sculpted by Charles Grafly, an educator and founder of the National Sculpture Society, and was a gift from the state of Pennsylvania. Prominent attendees at the dedication ceremony in 1927 included President Calvin Coolidge, Governor John Stuchell Fisher, Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon, and Senator Simeon D. Fess. ()

Height: 17 ftCoordinates: 38°53'32"N, 77°0'59"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Art, Newseum, National Museum of the American Indian, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.

~1020 ftW
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~1870 ftW
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~1150 ftSE
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~1390 ftN
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~1340 ftW
Architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Gordon Meade Memorial?

Nearby attractions include John Marshall Park, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Wirtz Labor Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Newseum, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Federal Home Loan Bank Board Building, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to George Gordon Meade Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Gordon Meade Memorial:

Metro

Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (7 min walk)
Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)

Train

U.S. Capitol (12 min walk)
Rayburn (12 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (17 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (18 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (22 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (33 min walk)