Kingman Park in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Preston Marshall
By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009
1. George Preston Marshall Memorial, west face
(west face):
Founder of the Washington Redskins
Pioneer in the National Football League
(east face):
The Washington Redskins organized in nation's capital, 1937.
This memorial is a tribute to George Preston Marshall and the Washington Redskins by the Redskin alumni and friends.
Erected by Redskin alumni and friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.354′ N, 76° 58.42′ W. Marker was in Kingman Park in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker was at the intersection of 22nd Street Southeast and East Capitol Street Southeast on 22nd Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2400 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. F-16 Fighting Falcon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clark Calvin Griffith
By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009
2. George Preston Marshall Memorial, east face
this page online
Regarding George Preston Marshall. This marker and monument was removed on June 19, 2020.
Also see . . . George Preston Marshall. Wikipedia entry. Marshall's insistence that black players not be allowed in the National Football League delayed the integration of the sport by at least a decade. Even in the 1950 when other teams were drafting and signing black players, Marshall refused. Not until 1962, when forced by the Department of the Interior (who administered the stadium where the Redskins played) did Marshall relent. (Submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords.
By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018
3. George Preston Marshall Marker
By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009
4. D.C. Stadium dedication marker,
at stadium entrance, northeast of Marshall monument.
By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009
5. "Robert Francis Kennedy, 1925 - 1968"
memorial bust, west of stadium entrance, northwest of the Marshall memorial.
By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018
6. George Preston Marshall
By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018
7. Redskins Logo
By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009
8. RFK Stadium,
the Marshall memorial is located near traffic signal, far right of photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,784 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 17, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on March 17, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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