Civil War Monuments in Washington, Washington D.C.

Name: Civil War Monuments in Washington
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#604 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C. are a group of seventeen outdoor statues which are spread out through much of central and northwest Washington, D.C. The statues depict 11 Union generals and formerly included one Confederate general, Albert Pike, who was depicted as a Mason and not as a general. The Pike statue was torn down on Juneteenth 2020, as part of the George Floyd protests. Two Union admirals are honored, although Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont's statue was removed to Wilmington, Delaware, and he is now honored with a fountain. Other statues depict nuns, peace, emancipation, and the Grand Army of the Republic. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'35"N, 77°2'36"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Civil War Monuments in Washington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

~430 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1210 ftNW
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~720 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~1490 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~610 ftSW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1230 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1300 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~490 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1570 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~1180 ftN
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~720 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Civil War Monuments in Washington?

Nearby attractions include Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Sulgrave Club, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Patterson Mansion, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Dupont Circle Fountain, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Civil War Monuments in Washington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Civil War Monuments in Washington:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (1 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (14 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (22 min walk)