Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Hahnemann Monument
Erlangen Dessau Leipzig Coethen
Meissen April 11 1755
Paris July 2 1843
Samuel Hahnemann
Doctor in Medicine
Hofrath
Leader of the great
medical reformation
of the nineteenth
century
Founder of the
Homopathic School
Erected 1900 by American Institute of Homeopathy; Julius Harder, architect; Charles Henry Niehaus, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1755.
Location. 38° 54.436′ N, 77° 2.144′
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Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This House was Occupied by Alexander Graham Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Winfield Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The Budapest Lad (Pesti Srac) Statue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Webster Memorial (about 400 feet away); Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines (about 500 feet away); Old Chancery of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the United States (about 500 feet away); U.S. Daughters of 1812 Library and Museum (about 600 feet away); Independence of Kazakhstan (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the memorial.
This form was prepared by Eve L. Barsoum, Historian with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers in April 2003. A statement of historical significance begins on page 6:
The Samuel Hahnemann Monument is significant because he is the first foreigner not associated with America's independence to be representedin sculptural form in Washington, D.C. The Hahnemann Monument also represents an early example of a non-political-military figure in the city; interestingly, he was the second doctor to gain sculptural recognition. Charles Henry Neihaus was the sculptor; the architectural firm was Israel & Harder. The monument arose out of the desire of members of the American Institute of Homeopathy, but it also received funding from individuals across the country; it cost less than $75,000. The monument was approved by an Act of Congress on January 31, 1900 (31 Stat. 709) with $4000 appropriated for its foundation. It was dedicated ono June 21, 1900. The monument is significant under Criterion C in the area of art.
Note on page 5:
Criterion C:
Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity entity whose components lack individual distinction.(Submitted on May 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional keywords. pseudoscience; history of science; philosophy of science
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
