Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: Titanic Memorial
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#141 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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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. The thirteen-foot-tall figure is of a partly clad male figure with arms outstretched standing on a square base. The base is flanked by a square exedra, created by Henry Bacon, that encloses a small raised platform. The statue was erected by the Women's Titanic Memorial Association. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 38°52'19"N, 77°1'9"W

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Southwest WashingtonWashington D.C. United States

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Titanic Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nationals Park, East Potomac Park Golf Course, St. Dominic Church, Maine Avenue Fish Market.

0.6 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Nationals Park is the premier destination for baseball enthusiasts and event-goers in Washington, D.C., United States. As the home of the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, this state-of-the-art stadium offers an exceptional...
0.4 miW
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
0.8 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Dominic Church, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • St. Dominic Church, a beacon of faith nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is an architectural and spiritual landmark that invites visitors to step into a space of serenity and history. This Roman Catholic church, located on the corner of 6th Street and E Street...
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Maine Avenue Fish Market, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • The Maine Avenue Fish Market also known as the Fish Wharf, or simply, the Wharf, is an open-air seafood market in Southwest Washington, D.C. a local landmark and one of the few that remain on the east coast of the United States.
0.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • 38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people. Previously, D.C.
0.7 miNW
Waterfront
The Wharf, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Wharf is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. It contains the city's historic Maine Avenue Fish Market, hotels, residential buildings, restaurants, shops, parks, piers, docks and marinas, and live music venues.
0.8 miE
Bridge
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a through arch bridge that carries South Capitol Street over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
0.7 miNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Randall Pool, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Randall Junior High School is an historic building at 65 I Street, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
~1070 ftN
Waterfront
Thomas Law House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Thomas Law House was constructed between 1794 and 1796 near present-day 6th and N Streets, Southwest in Washington, D.C. The builder was a syndicate headed by James Greenleaf, an early land speculator in the District of Columbia.
0.5 miW
Place for sports and picnicking since 1917
East Potomac Park, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. United States. The island is between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and on it the park lies southeast of the Jefferson Memorial and the 14th Street Bridge.
~810 ftNE
Waterfront, Georgian architecture
Wheat Row, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Wheat Row is a row of four Late Georgian style townhouses located at 1315, 1317, 1319, and 1321 4th Street SW in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Titanic Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Wheat Row, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Thomas Law House, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), USS Sequoia, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Entertainment Cruises, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to Titanic Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Titanic Memorial:

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (6 min walk)
M St SE & 4th St SE • Lines: V4 (27 min walk)

Metro

Waterfront • Lines: Gr (9 min walk)
Navy Yard–Ballpark • Lines: Gr (20 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (25 min walk)
Rayburn (30 min walk)