Equestrian statue of George Meade, Philadelphia

#316 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Major General George Gordon Meade is an equestrian statue that stands in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The statue, which was unveiled in 1887, was designed by sculptor Alexander Milne Calder and honors George Meade, who had served as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was later a commissioner for the park. The statue is one of two statues of Meade at Fairmount, with the other one being a part of the Smith Memorial Arch. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'52"N, 75°12'29"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Equestrian statue of George Meade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

~620 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
0.6 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is a verdant oasis sprawling across the urban landscape. As one of the largest urban park systems in the world, it encompasses over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, and lush woodlands.
0.9 miE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
23 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
~1360 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
~780 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
22 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
~800 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Equestrian statue of George Meade?

Nearby attractions include Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Memorial Hall, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Equestrian statue of George Meade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Equestrian statue of George Meade:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 41st Street • Lines: 15 (13 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (29 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (36 min walk)