Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major General John A. Logan
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 27, 2008
1. Major General John A. Logan Memorial
The relief on this facing of the base depicts Logan and fellow officers gathered around a table consulting a map.
Erected 1901 by The Logan Memorial Commission.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 54.578′ N, 77° 1.778′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. Memorial is at the intersection of Logan Circle Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Logan Circle Northwest. Located in Logan Circle Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Logan Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); John Logan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles M. “Sweet Daddy” Grace Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Artistic Life (within shouting distance of this marker); 6 Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); Belford V. Lawson and Marjorie M. Lawson Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Pratt House (within shouting distance of this marker); If These Mansions Could Talk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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1. John A. Logan. More details of Logan's career. As a war Democrat, Logan helped secure Illinois for the Union. He is one of three individuals mentioned by name in the Illinois state anthem. The others are President Lincoln and General Grant. (Submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Logan Memorial. SIRIS entry for the memorial. (Submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Biography of John Alexander Logan. "Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774- present" entry (Submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013
2. Equestrian Statue of John A. Logan
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013
3. Major General John A. Logan
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013
4. War
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 27, 2008
5. War
The figure on the south side of the base represents war.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 27, 2008
6. Relief on East Side
The relief on the east side depicts Vice President Chester A. Arthur swearing in Logan as Senator.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 27, 2008
7. Victory or Peace
The figure on the north side represents victory or peace.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 27, 2008
8. Logan Equestrian Statue
Logan in depicted with his sword drawn, but still low, as if preparing to step forward to lead his command. The dominant feature of the face is his large handlebar mustache.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 13, 2013
9. Victory and/or Peace
10. Major General John A. Logan
Logan, educated in traditional schools, felt some friction during the war when working with West Point educated officers. He felt slighted at being bypassed for command of the Army of the Tennessee after General McPherson's death. However, he was Grant's choice to replace General Thomas at Nashville, until that general launched a successful attack on the Confederates. After the war, Logan was a staunch supporter of what we know today as the National Guard and the Reserve Officers Training Command.
(Photo Source: Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0940)
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(Photo Source: Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0940)
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 30, 2014
11. 4 Logan Circle
John Logan House
John Logan House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 30, 2014
12. 4 Logan Circle
When Senator John A. Logan (R. Ill.) lived in this house the address was 4 Iowa Circle.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 5, 2014
13. Logan's Tomb in Rock Creek Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,286 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on April 20, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. It was the Marker of the Week May 25, 2014. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9. submitted on July 16, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 11, 12, 13. submitted on December 20, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
