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

The 25th New York Cavalry

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 21, 2021

1. The 25th New York Cavalry Marker

Inscription. Sacred to the memory of our comrades who gave their lives in defence of the National Capitol July 11, 1864

Erected by State of New York in honor of the 25th N.Y. Vol. Cav.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, and the National Cemeteries series lists.

Location. 38° 58.247′ N, 77° 1.618′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Takoma. Memorial is on Georgia Avenue Northwst (U.S. 29) north of Van Buren Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the Battleground National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC 20012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roll Call (here, next to this marker); 98th Pennsylvania Infantry (here, next to this marker); Battleground National Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); The 122nd New York Volunteer Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Company K, 150th Ohio National Guard Infantry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battleground National Cemetery

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(a few steps from this marker); Automobiling on The Avenue (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of a Tulip Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 13, 2005

2. The 25th New York Cavalry Marker