Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Society of the Cincinnati
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2015
1. The Society of the Cincinnati Marker
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by the officers of the Continental Army to perpetuate their fellowship, preserve the memory of the Revolutionary War and promote the principles for which they had fought. The Society is named after Cincinnatus, a hero of the Roman republic who refused rewards for serving his nation and returned to his plow after leading the armies of Rome to victory.
George Washington, portrayed in this statue by Jean-Antoine Houdon returning home to Mount Vernon after the Revolutionary War, was celebrated as the American Cincinnatus. He served as President General of the Society from 1783 until his death in 1799 and remains a model of patriotic virtue.
Anderson House, the former home of Ambassador Larz and Isabel Anderson, has been headquarters of the Society since 1938. Modern members of the Society — descendants of the American and French officers whose service secured the Independence of the United States — work to preserve the memory and promote the ideals of the heroes of the Revolutionary War.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included
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Location. 38° 54.661′ N, 77° 2.854′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Dupont Circle. Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest east of Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2118 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cosmos Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomáš G. Masaryk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 400 feet away); Indonesian Embassy / Walsh-McLean Mansion (about 400 feet away); Liberation of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg (about 400 feet away); American News Women's Club (about 500 feet away); 2019 Q Street NW (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2015
2. The Society of the Cincinnati Marker
The marker is to the right in this photo, with the statue of George Washington in the center of the lawn.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2015
3. The Society of the Cincinnati additional marker
This additional marker to the left of the George Washington statue in front of the Anderson House reads, George Washington
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
after the original marble statue
in the Virginia State Capitol
Presented by Anita Graham & Frederick Lorimer Graham
President General, 1992-1995
Presented 2008
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
after the original marble statue
in the Virginia State Capitol
Presented by Anita Graham & Frederick Lorimer Graham
President General, 1992-1995
Presented 2008
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2015
4. The Society of the Cincinnati additional marker
This small marker to the left of the right most entry way to the Anderson House reads, "In memory of Isabel Perkins Anderson by Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter D.C. DAR, October 1982"
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2015
5. The Society of the Cincinnati additional marker
This additional marker is found in the entrance lobby of the Anderson House and mentions that the house is a National Historic Landmark as of 1996.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
