Columbia Island in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Memorial Grove
A Living Legacy
— Lady Bird Johnson Park —
Photographed By Shane Oliver, September 8, 2021
1. The Memorial Grove:A Living Legacy Marker
"This strip of land will always be a special place for me… It appears at the moment when you come over a rise and look down into the Potomac Valley and see the capital spread out with its great monuments."
- Claudia Alta Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson
In contrast to the Jefferson Memorial on the other side of the Potomac River, the Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Memorial Grove on the Potomac is a “living” memorial comprised of natural elements and landscaping. The placement of the stone monolith marks the place where LBJ and the First Lady came to relax and enjoy their favorite view of Washington. This park offered an escape and place of peace (both physically and mentally) for the President and his family during his tumultuous years in office. Because LBJ loved this spot, his friends and family chose this place for his memorial after he passed away in 1973.
Living memorials became more and more popular in the 20th century. Just over a mile north of here, along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is another presidential living memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island. This island was turned into a living memorial to President Roosevelt in honor of his conservation activities and love of the outdoors. President Lyndon Johnson was also an active conservationist, so it is fitting that this
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Lady Bird and Lyndon B. Johnson spent much time by the Potomac river, much like the Texas Pedernales river shown here. The memorial grove is placed next to the banks for visitors to relax as the Johnson’s often did here.
Erected 2021 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson series list.
Location. 38° 52.713′ N, 77° 3.084′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is on Columbia Island. Marker is on George Washington Memorial Parkway, half a mile South Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands near the monolith at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Where flowers bloom, so does hope" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Architect of the Great Society
Photographed By Shane Oliver, September 7, 2021
2. The Memorial Grove:A Living Legacy Marker
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Monolith can be seen in the background.
More about this marker. Marker contains an audio box on its left side, which gives a brief description of the Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial.
This marker replaces another marker at this location titled “Tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
