Kingman Park in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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George Preston Marshall

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009

1. George Preston Marshall Memorial, west face

Inscription.
(west face): [image of George Preston Marshall]

Founder of the Washington Redskins

Pioneer in the National Football League
(east face): [image of Washington Redskins logo]

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 Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Kingman Park. 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.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Fighting Falcon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fighting Falcon (about 300 feet away); Clark Calvin Griffith (about 400 feet away); UH-IV Iroquois (about 700 feet away); Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Eastern High School Alumni (approx. 0.3 miles away); Uriah Tracy (approx. half a mile away); Thomas R. Gedney (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

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. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium; D.C. Stadium;

George Preston Marshall Memorial, east face image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009

2. George Preston Marshall Memorial, east face

RFK;

George Preston Marshall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018

3. George Preston Marshall Marker

D.C. Stadium dedication marker, image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009

4. D.C. Stadium dedication marker,

at stadium entrance, northeast of Marshall monument.

"Robert Francis Kennedy, 1925 - 1968" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009

5. "Robert Francis Kennedy, 1925 - 1968"

memorial bust, west of stadium entrance, northwest of the Marshall memorial.

George Preston Marshall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018

6. George Preston Marshall

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2018

7. Redskins Logo

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 24, 2009

8. RFK Stadium

The Marshall memorial was located near the traffic signal on the far right of this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,038 times since then and 14 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.