Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Address: Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C., United States

#140 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial

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Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, Washington D.C.

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The Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, also known as Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson, is a public artwork in Washington, D.C. honoring Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, a fraternal organization for Union veterans. The memorial is sited at Indiana Plaza, located at the intersection of 7th Street, Indiana Avenue, and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The bronze figures were sculpted by J. Massey Rhind, a prominent 20th-century artist. Attendees at the 1909 dedication ceremony included President William Howard Taft, Senator William Warner, and hundreds of Union veterans. ()

Height: 25 ftCoordinates: 38°53'37"N, 77°1'18"W

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

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Day trips

Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Art, Newseum, National Archives Building, Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.

~970 ftSE
American and European art in 2 buildings
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~740 ftE
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~470 ftSW
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~650 ftW
Park
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~930 ftSW
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~1340 ftNW
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~1090 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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~570 ftW
7.5-acre tribute to a U.S. president
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~410 ftNW
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~980 ftW
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~790 ftN
Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Temperance Fountain, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Fireman's Insurance Company Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Federal Trade Commission, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), United States Navy Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial:

Metro

Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (1 min walk)
Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (15 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (19 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (22 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (22 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (27 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (31 min walk)