Civil War Monuments in Washington, DC
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Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C. is a group of 18 statues, that are spread out through much of central and northwest Washington, D.C.
The statues depict 11 Union generals, and only one Confederate
general, Albert Pike
, who is depicted as a Mason
rather than a military man. Two Union admirals are honored including David Farragut
. However, 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
.
In accordance with Executive Order 11593, by President Richard Nixon
, the National Park Service
surveyed, and registered Civil War statues in Washington, D.C. to aid in their preservation. They are listed as a group on the National Register of Historic Places
.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
The statues depict 11 Union generals, and only one Confederate
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
general, Albert Pike
Albert Pike
Albert Pike was an attorney, Confederate officer, writer, and Freemason. Pike is the only Confederate military officer or figure to be honored with an outdoor statue in Washington, D.C...
, who is depicted as a Mason
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
rather than a military man. Two Union admirals are honored including David Farragut
David Farragut
David Glasgow Farragut was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered in popular culture for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually paraphrased: "Damn the...
. However, Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont's statue was removed to Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
and he is now honored with a fountain.
Other statues depict nuns, peace, emancipation, and the Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy, US Marines and US Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. Founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, it was dissolved in 1956 when its last member died...
.
In accordance with Executive Order 11593, by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
, the National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
surveyed, and registered Civil War statues in Washington, D.C. to aid in their preservation. They are listed as a group on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Statues
- Samuel Francis DuPont Memorial Fountain DuPont Circle FountainThe Samuel Francis DuPont Memorial Fountain by Daniel Chester French was commissioned by the DuPont family in 1917, installed 1920, and was dedicated on May 17, 1921....
38°54′35"N 77°2′36"W - Nuns of the BattlefieldNuns of the BattlefieldNuns of the Battlefield is a public artwork by Irish artist Jerome Connor, located at the intersection of Rhode Island Ave NW, M St & Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, D.C., United States. "Nuns of the Battlefield" surveyed in 1993 by the Smithsonian for their Save Outdoor Sculpture! program...
38°54′21"N 77°2′25"W - Grand Army of the Republic MemorialGrand Army of the Republic Memorial (Stephenson)The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, by J. Massey Rhind, is a civil war memorial in Washington, D.C..It is also known as the Dr. Benjamin F...
38°53′37"N 77°1′18"W - Peace MonumentPeace MonumentThe Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Monument or Civil War Sailors Monument, stands on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Peace Circle at First Street, N.W., and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. The 44 foot high white marble memorial was erected in 1877-1878 to commemorate...
38°53′26"N 77°0′44"W - Ulysses S. Grant MemorialUlysses S. Grant MemorialThe Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring American Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant...
38°53′23"N 77°0′46"W - Major General James B. McPhersonMajor General James B. McPhersonMajor General James B. McPherson is a public artwork by American artist Louis Rebisso, located at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., United States. Major General James B. McPherson was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1993. The monument is a...
38°54′7"N 77°2′3"W - Admiral David G. FarragutAdmiral David G. FarragutAdmiral David G. Farragut is a bronze statue, by Vinnie Ream.It is located at Farragut Square, N.W. Washington D.C.It was sponsored by an act of Congress, authorizing $20,000 on April 16, 1872....
38°54′7"N 77°2′20"W - Major General John A. LoganMajor General John A. LoganMajor General John A. Logan is a public artwork by American artist Franklin Simmons, located at Logan Circle in Washington, D.C., United States. Major General John A. Logan was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1993. The monument is an equestrian...
38°54′35"N 77°1′47"W - Major General George Henry ThomasMajor General George Henry ThomasMajor General George Henry Thomas is an equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, in Washington, D.C. It is located at Thomas Circle, at the intersection of 14th Street, and Massachusetts Avenue.It was sculpted by John Quincy Adams Ward....
38°54′20"N 77°1′57"W - Brevet Lt. General Winfield ScottBrevet Lt. General Winfield ScottBrevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, by Henry Kirke Brown, located at the intersection of 16th Street and Massachusetts Avenue at Scott Circle, Washington, D.C....
38°54′26"N 77°2′12"W - General Winfield Scott HancockGeneral Winfield Scott Hancock (Ellicott)General Winfield Scott Hancock is an equestrian statue of Winfield Scott Hancock, by Henry Jackson Ellicott.It is located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C....
38°53′37"N 77°1′20"W - General John A. RawlinsGeneral John A. RawlinsGeneral John A. Rawlins is a statue by Joseph A. Bailly. Installed in 1874, it was relocated in 1880 and 1886.It is now located at Rawlins Park, E Street between 18th and 19th Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C....
38°53′45"N 77°2′31"W - General Philip Sheridan General Philip SheridanGeneral Philip Sheridan is a bronze sculpture, by Gutzon Borglum.It was dedicated on November 25, 1908.It is located at Sheridan Circle, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, and 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C...
38°54′44"N 77°3′2"W - Major General George B. McClellanMajor General George B. McClellanMajor General George B. McClellan is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C., by Frederick William MacMonnies, .It is located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, Columbia Road, and California Street, N.W. Washington D.C....
38°55′0"N 77°2′47"W - General William Tecumseh Sherman MonumentGeneral William Tecumseh Sherman MonumentGeneral William Tecumseh Sherman Monument is monument topped by an equestrian statue, located in President's Park, Washington, D.C. at the intersection of 15th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and Treasury Place....
38°53′46"N 77°2′3"W - George Gordon Meade MemorialGeorge Gordon Meade MemorialMeade Memorial, is a public artwork by American artist Charles Grafly, located at 3rd & Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C., United States. Meade Memorial was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1993...
38°53′32"N 77°0′59"W - Brigadier General Albert PikeBrigadier General Albert PikeBrigadier General Albert Pike is a statue of Albert Pike, by Gaetano Trentanove.It is located at Judiciary Square, at 3rd Street and D Steet, Northwest, Washington, D.C.It was cast in 1899, and dedicated on October 23, 1901...
38°53′41"N 77°0′57"W - Emancipation MemorialEmancipation MemorialThe Emancipation Memorial, also known as the Freedman’s Memorial or the Emancipation Group, and sometimes referred to as the "Lincoln Memorial" before the present more prominent so-named memorial was built, is a monument in Lincoln Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.Designed...
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See also
- American Revolution StatuaryAmerican Revolution StatuaryAmerican Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C., listed with the National Register of Historic Places. The statues are scattered across Washington, mainly in squares and traffic circles, with four statues of European officers displayed in Lafayette Square, across...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington, D.C.National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington, D.C.This is a list of properties and districts in the District of Columbia on the National Register of Historic Places. There are more than 500 listings, including 74 National Historic Landmarks of the United States and another 13 places otherwise designated as historic sites of national importance by...