Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 4, 2011

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription.
An authorized cast bronze by the Gorham Foundry from the original by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) which stands in the State Capitol at Richmond, Virginia. It was purchased by The George Washington University in 1932 on the occasion of the George Washington Bicentennial. After standing in a number of locations on the campus, the statue found its permanent home in the University Yard and was dedicated on this spot on September 6, 1991. “George Washington” is part of The George Washington University Permanent Collection.

Erected 1991 by The George Washington University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1982.

Location. 38° 53.963′ N, 77° 2.747′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is on H Street Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. The University Yard, GWU. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 716 20th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. George Gamow (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Teller (within shouting distance of this marker); Announcement of the Atomic Age (within shouting distance of this marker); GW's River Horse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Professors Gate (about 300 feet away); A Bench By The Road (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named GW's River Horse (about 300 feet away); Here, at 2023 G Street, N.W., in 1912, The George Washington University (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . .
1. Jean-Antoine Houdon, sculptor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

2. Statue of George Washington (Houdon). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

George Washington Marker and statue in the University Yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 4, 2011

2. George Washington Marker and statue in the University Yard

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3. George Washington Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 25, 2019. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.