Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Logan Memorial

National Mall & Memorial Parks

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

John Logan Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 25, 2012

1. John Logan Memorial Marker

Inscription.

John Logan Memorial. National Mall and Memorial Parks. , “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders.” John A. Logan, Photo: John A. Logan 1826-1886, Politician turned soldier, Illinois Congressman John Alexander Logan ranks among the great Civil War heroes. Faithful to Abraham Lincoln and the Union, he courageously fought alongside Federal troops in 1861 at the First Battle of Bull Run in Virginia. After four years of service, Maj. Gen. Logan proudly led the Union Army of the Tennessee along Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1865 Grand Review of the victorious Union armies. Once again a politician, Logan championed veterans’ rights as chairman of the powerful House Committee on Military Affairs, and as the 1884 Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States. Logan’s great legacy emerges each May when this Nation recognizes all its fallen military heroes on Memorial Day., Photo: As Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a Union veterans organization, Logan issued General Order No. 11 in 1868, establishing May 30 as Decoration Day. After the First World War, Decoration Day evolved into Memorial Day to honor every American who died in wartime service. In 1971, Congress changed the date from May 30 to the last Monday in May., Photo: The Republican Party nominated Logan as James G. Blaine’s Vice-Presidential running mate in 1884., Photo: April 9, 1901 – President William McKinley (seated at center, above) officiated the Logan Memorial dedication ceremony. The Memorial took its place at the Iowa – later Logan – Circle. Unique among Washington’s equestrian tributes, with statue and main pedestal each cast in bronze, this memorial incorporates the visions of American sculptor Franklin Simmons and Logan’s widow, Mary., Photo: December 26, 1886 – John A. Logan died. He laid in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda and later was buried in Washington’s Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery., {Photos} Courtesy: Dallas Heritage Village – Dallas Texas [Memorial Day image]; Library of Congress [all other images].

“We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders.” John A. Logan

Photo: John A. Logan 1826-1886

Politician turned soldier, Illinois Congressman John Alexander Logan ranks among the great Civil War heroes. Faithful to Abraham Lincoln and the Union, he courageously fought alongside Federal troops in 1861 at the First Battle of Bull Run in Virginia. After four years of service, Maj. Gen. Logan proudly led the Union Army of the Tennessee along Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1865 Grand Review of the victorious Union armies. Once again a politician, Logan championed veterans’ rights as chairman of the powerful House Committee on Military Affairs, and as the 1884 Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States. Logan’s great legacy emerges each May when this Nation recognizes all its fallen military heroes on Memorial Day.

Photo: As Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a Union veterans organization, Logan issued General Order No. 11 in 1868, establishing May 30 as Decoration Day. After the First World War, Decoration Day evolved into Memorial Day to honor every American who died in wartime service.

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In 1971, Congress changed the date from May 30 to the last Monday in May.

Photo: The Republican Party nominated Logan as James G. Blaine’s Vice-Presidential running mate in 1884.

Photo: April 9, 1901 – President William McKinley (seated at center, above) officiated the Logan Memorial dedication ceremony. The Memorial took its place at the Iowa – later Logan – Circle. Unique among Washington’s equestrian tributes, with statue and main pedestal each cast in bronze, this memorial incorporates the visions of American sculptor Franklin Simmons and Logan’s widow, Mary.

Photo: December 26, 1886 – John A. Logan died. He laid in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda and later was buried in Washington’s Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery.

{Photos} Courtesy: Dallas Heritage Village – Dallas Texas [Memorial Day image]; Library of Congress [all other images].

Erected 2011 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism

John Logan Memorial Marker - illustrations image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 25, 2012

2. John Logan Memorial Marker - illustrations

• War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1891.

Location. 38° 54.574′ N, 77° 1.746′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Logan Circle Northwest and P Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. The marker panel is off the walkway in the eastern section of Logan Circle Park which is inside the Logan Circle traffic loop. It is accessible to pedestrians from either the eastern or western extensions of P Street and Rhode Island Avenue - or the northern or southern extensions of 13th Street and Vermont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Logan Circle Northwest, 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. Major General John A. Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); If These Mansions Could Talk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Artistic Life (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles M. “Sweet Daddy” Grace Residence (about 300 feet away); Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C.

John Logan Memorial - Logan Circle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 25, 2012

3. John Logan Memorial - Logan Circle

(about 300 feet away); Belford V. Lawson and Marjorie M. Lawson Residence (about 400 feet away); Pratt House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

John A. Logan 1826 - 1886 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

4. John A. Logan 1826 - 1886

(Library of Congress)

Blaine & Logan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

5. Blaine & Logan

The Republican Party nominated Logan as James G. Blaine's Vice-Presidential running mate in 1884. (Library of Congress)

While above them floats 'Old Glory', Boon to all the world oppressed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

6. While above them floats 'Old Glory', Boon to all the world oppressed.

As Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a Union veterans organization, Logan issued General Order Number 11 in 1868,establishing May 30 as Decoration Day. After the First World War, Decoration Day evolved into Memorial Day to honor every American who died in wartime service. In 1971, Congress changed the date from May 30 to the last Monday in May.(Courtesy: Dallas Heritage Village – Dallas Texas)

Defaced John Logan Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 2, 2017

7. Defaced John Logan Memorial Marker

McKinley at Logan Memorial Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

8. McKinley at Logan Memorial Dedication

April 9, 1901 -- President William McKinley (seated at center, above) officiated the Logan Memorial dedication ceremony. The Memorial took its place at the center of Iowa -- later Logan -- Circle. Unique among Washington's equestrian tributes, with statue and main pedestal each cast in bronze, this memorial incorporates the visions of sculptor Franklin Simmons and Logan's widow, Mary. (Library of Congress)

Lying in State image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

9. Lying in State

December 26, 1886 -- John A. Logan died. He laid in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda and later was buried in Washington's Soldiers' Home National Cemetery. (Library of Congress)

John A. Logan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

10. John A. Logan

Franklin Simmons' equestrian statue

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

11. Franklin Simmons' Equestrian Statue of John A. Logan

Senator Logan of Illinois image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

12. Senator Logan of Illinois

Logan taking the oath as a U.S. Senator
(on the pedestal of the memorial)

Major General Logan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

13. Major General Logan

(on the pedestal of the memorial)

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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013

14. John Logan Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,216 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on December 2, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on February 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 14. submitted on February 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.