The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Paul Jones Memorial
[North Face inscriptions - above and beneath Captain Jones' statue:]
John Paul Jones
1747-1792
First to compel foreign man-of-war to strike colors to the Stars and Stripes.
[South Face inscriptions - above and beneath a bas relief rendering of Captain Jones raising the United States colors for the first time aboard an American man-o-war:]
"Surrender?
I have not yet begun to fight!"
In life he honored the flag.
In death the flag shall honor him.
Erected 1912 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the DC, American Revolution Statuary series list.
Location. 38° 53.294′ N, 77° 2.369′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is at the intersection of 17th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling south on 17th Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named John Paul Jones Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington: The City (about 300 feet away); Washington: The Man (about 300 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Lighting the Way (about 700 feet away); A Symbol of International Friendship (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. John Paul Jones. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. John Paul Jones Memorial. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Continental Navy; U.S. Navy; Battle of Flamborough Head.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,657 times since then and 86 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. It was the Marker of the Week September 23, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 11. submitted on September 22, 2012, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.