Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
When Logan Rode The Battle Line
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018
1. When Logan Rode The Battle Line Marker
In the Civil War, General John Logan's gallantry earned him mythical stature among the soldiers he led in battle. The memoir of a fellow Union officer depicts Logan's unique inspirational impact:
"When General Grant would ride down our line he commanded the most thorough respect and confidence from all of us, and it was the same when General Sherman rode down the line. But when General Logan rode down the line, every voice was heard in a shout. He seemed to have a power to awaken the enthusiasm that was in the troops, to the extent that no other officer in our army seemed to possess. He would stir up their blood in battle. The manner in which he sat his horse, the manner in which he would hold his hat seemed to have the power to call out of the men every particle of fight that was in them."
General Mortimer Dormer Leggett
Erected by John Ritch, founder of John Logan House.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list.
Location. 38° 54.584′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No Braver Man Than John Logan (here, next to this marker); John Logan House (here, next to this marker); Logan Circle (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named John Logan House (a few steps from 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
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018
2. When Logan Rode The Battle Line Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 17, 2013
3. John A. Logan
Franklin Simmons' statue in Logan Circle.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2020, by John Ritch of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 20, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
