Peter Muhlenberg Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: Peter Muhlenberg Memorial
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#126 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Peter Muhlenberg Memorial, Washington D.C.

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The Peter Muhlenberg Memorial is a public monument in Washington, D.C. It honors John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, a Lutheran minister, Continental Army general, Federalist Era American politician, and member of the prominent Muhlenberg family. The memorial is located in a one-acre park bounded by Connecticut Avenue, Ellicott Street, and 36th Street NW on the eastern edge of Washington's Wakefield neighborhood. Designed by architect John Harbeson, it features at its center a bronze bust of Muhlenberg, sculpted by his descendant, Caroline M. Hufford. Completed in 1980, 52 years after its construction was authorized by Congress, attendees at the dedication ceremony included West German ambassador Peter Hermes. ()

Coordinates: 38°57'13"N, 77°4'9"W

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Northwest Washington (Van Ness - Forest Hills)Washington D.C. United States

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Peter Muhlenberg Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hillwood Estate, Mazza Gallerie, The Shops at Wisconsin Place, Comet Ping Pong.

1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hillwood Estate, Washington D.C.
29 min walk • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C. United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs.
1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mazza Gallerie, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Mazza Gallerie is a shopping mall in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. directly connected to the Friendship Heights station. It includes a four level parking garage and three levels of retail stores. The mall is named after Louise Mazza, whose daughter Olga inherited the land prior to development.
1.1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Wisconsin Place, Bethesda
27 min walk • The Shops at Wisconsin Place is an open-air shopping center that is part of the mixed-use Wisconsin Place complex, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, located on the site of a former Woodward & Lothrop department store, which was converted to Hecht's in 1995 and closed in 2005.
~830 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Comet Ping Pong, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Comet Ping Pong is a pizzeria, restaurant, and concert venue located on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C.'s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Owned by James Alefantis, Comet has received critical acclaim from The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, New York magazine, the DCist, and Guy Fieri of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
1.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bender Arena, Washington D.C.
40 min walk • Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
~390 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a decorated Gothic Revival-style Lutheran church in northwest Washington, D.C. Currently located off of Connecticut Avenue NW, between Ellicott and Everett Streets, it was originally founded in 1843 as the first English-speaking Lutheran church in the District.
1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
National Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • The National Presbyterian Church is a Christian congregation of approximately 1,500 members of all ages from the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
0.7 miSW
Library
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW.
1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Collection at Chevy Chase, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Collection is a set of shops and restaurants near the Friendship Heights Metro station on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland, along the Washington, D.C.-Maryland border. The area was developed by the Chevy Chase Land Company, founded in 1890 by U.S. Senator Francis G. Newlands, who acquired a great deal of property in the D.C.
0.7 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Chevy Chase Arcade, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Chevy Chase Arcade is an historic structure located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
0.8 miSW
Church, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Eldbrooke United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Eldbrooke United Methodist Church is a historic church building located at 4100 River Road NW in the Tenleytown neighborhood Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peter Muhlenberg Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Point Reno, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), Reno School, Washington D.C. (12 min walk), Grant Road Historic District, Washington D.C. (13 min walk).

How to get to Peter Muhlenberg Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peter Muhlenberg Memorial:

Metro

Tenleytown–AU • Lines: Rd (17 min walk)
Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (19 min walk)

Bus

Friendship Heights Metro • Lines: 1, 11, 23, 29, 30N, 30S, 31, 33, 34, 37, E4, E6, L2, L8, N2, N4, N6, T2 (26 min walk)