Massachusetts Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Damage Alert!
Earthquake!
— August 23, 2011 —
Look up—can you find our decapitated gargoyle? Only the stump of his neck remains after the head was removed for safety reasons.
Only one gargoyle was damaged in the August 23, 2011, magnitude 5.8 earthquake. This gargoyle, known as the "bat-like gargoyle," lost its head when a falling stone struck it during the earthquake.
Erected by Washington National Cathedral.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 2011.
Location. 38° 55.814′ N, 77° 4.246′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Massachusetts Heights. Marker can be reached from Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles north of Cathedral Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20016, 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 Damage Alert! (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Damage Alert! (here, next to this marker); Herb Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
