Georgetown in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Carroll
(1735-1815)
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 23, 2009
1. John Carroll Marker
Founder of Georgetown University
By Sculptor Jerome Connor
commissioned by alumni, faculty and Jesuits
To ensure that this University treasure,
placed here on May 4, 1912,
will forever survive to greet all
visitors to this campus,
Please do not climb or sit on the statue
Thank you
John Carroll:
Founder
Priest, Patriot, Prelate
Erected by Georgetown University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1793.
Location. 38° 54.456′ N, 77° 4.334′ W. Marker is in Georgetown in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker can be reached from Carroll Walk south of Old N Way, on the left when traveling south. The marker is below Fr. Carroll's statue on the Georgetown University mall, west of the main gate off 37th Street Northwest and in front of Healy Hall. Touch for map.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 23, 2009
2. Bishop Carroll statue - in front of Healy Hall, Georgetown University
by sculptor Jerome Connor, 1912.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S/Sgt. Richard F. Hoffman, A.A.F. (a few steps from this marker); The Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Healy Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Oldest Catholic University (within shouting distance of this marker); Poulton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pilgrim (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jan Karski (n. Jan Kozielewski) (1914-2000) (about 400 feet away); La Casa Latina (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . .
1. John Carroll. (Submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Georgetown University. (Submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 23, 2009
3. John Carroll marker and statue
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 23, 2009
4. John Carroll Statue
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 23, 2009
5. John Carroll statue, seen from Copley Lawn
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 31, 2015
6. John Carroll, by Jerome Conner
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 31, 2015
7. Jerome Conner 1912
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 31, 2015
8. Archbishop John Carroll
Margaret Lewis's 1953 Mural of the founder on the stairs in Healy Hall.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 31, 2015
9. Red Tailed Hawk
On Halloween 2015 a Red Tailed Hawk landed on John Carroll's head.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,352 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
