Gallaudet in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
1. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial Statue by Daniel Chester French
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and his first student, Alice Cogswell.
[Inscriptions on base of the memorial statue]
west face:
in grateful remembrance of
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
mark the centennial of his birth
with this memorial
1887
north face:
Teacher
Benefactor
east face:
Founded
at Hartford the first school for the deaf
in America, 1817.
Died at Hartford, Sept. 10, 1851.
south face:
territory and district of the United-States.
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Edwin A. Hodgson,
President of the Association.
Theodore A. Froehlich,
Chairman of the Executive Committee. Amos Draper,
Treasurer of the Fund.
Erected 1897 by The deaf people of the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1837.
Location. 38° 54.328′ N, 76° 59.709′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Gallaudet. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Circle Northeast and Florida
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapel Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Rose Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurent Clerc (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard M. Elstad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Education for All (about 300 feet away); Edward Miner Gallaudet (about 400 feet away); "Ole Jim" (about 600 feet away); Peikoff Alumni House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Also see . . . Reverend Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, LL.D. (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. American School for the Deaf; Alice Cogswell; Daniel Chester French, sculptor.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
2. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial, west face inscription
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
3. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial, north face inscription
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
4. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial, east face inscription
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
5. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial, south face inscription
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
6. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, February 12, 2011
7. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,918 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 14, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
