Taylor Run in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

1. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Inscription. has been designated a National Historic Landmark

This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

Built from 1922-1932 to symbolize George Washington's character and virtue, this memorial stands among the most architecturally significant projects to honor Washington. The firm of Helme & Corbett created an unconventional form by blending a modern 1920s skyscraper shape with neoclassical monument design. The memorial represented a Joint National Initiative of Freemasons.

Erected 2015 by National Park Service, United State Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 38° 48.435′ N, 77° 3.958′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Taylor Run. Marker can be reached from Callahan Drive south of King Street (Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the steps located at the South Parking Lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Panoramic View of Alexandria (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The George Washington Masonic National Memorial (about 600 feet away); Fighting Back (about 700 feet away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 2 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexandria War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexandria in the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

2. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

3. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

4. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

5. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 24, 2017

6. George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.