Samuel Gompers Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: Samuel Gompers Memorial
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#439 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Samuel Gompers Memorial, Washington D.C.

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The Samuel Gompers Memorial is a bronze statue in Washington, D.C., listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at the intersection of 10th Street, L Street, and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. The statue is in memory of Samuel Gompers, an English-born American cigar maker, labor union leader and a key figure in American labor history. ()

Built: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'14"N, 77°1'35"W

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Northwest Washington (Mount Vernon Square)Washington D.C. United States

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Samuel Gompers Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Madame Tussauds DC, Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas.

~1660 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C. is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
~1060 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~1680 ftW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • 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.
~1140 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historical Society of Washington, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal Washington History.
~1840 ftW
Park
Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Thomas Circle is a traffic circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW. It is named for George Henry Thomas, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.
~1470 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Planet Word, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, D.C. in October 2020. The museum is described as "The museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English Language, how children learn...
~540 ftW
Street
K Street, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • K Street is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous lobbyists and advocacy groups.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~730 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Laogai Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Laogai Museum is a museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. United States, which showcases human rights in the People's Republic of China, focusing particularly on the Láogǎi, the Chinese prison system of "Reform through Labor".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samuel Gompers Memorial?

Nearby attractions include United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners-Local 132 building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), K Street, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Asbury United Methodist Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Samuel Gompers Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samuel Gompers Memorial:

Metro

Mount Vernon Square • Lines: Gr, Yl (7 min walk)
McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (24 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (27 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (30 min walk)
Russell (34 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (31 min walk)