Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Walter Reed Memorial

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 15, 2009

1. Walter Reed Memorial Marker (front)

Inscription.
Walter Reed
1851 - 1902
Bacteriologist - Research Scientist
In honor of his great work in the fight for the eradication of yellow fever

Reverse:
Insignia of the Army Medical Corps
In recognition of the high public service of Major Walter Reed. U.S.A.

Erected 1966 by U.S. Army.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, Spanish-American • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 38° 58.424′ N, 77° 2.053′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is at the intersection of Main Drive Northwest and 14th Street Northwest, in the median on Main Drive Northwest. Memorial is on the campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It is accessible from the medical center's main gate off Georgia Avenue Northwest. Visitors without DOD identification may be required to obtain vehicle passes and instructions before proceeding onto the facility. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Main Drive Northwest, Washington DC 20307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Army Nurse Corps Training (within shouting distance of this marker); The 16th Street World War 1 Tree Memorial

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(about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cameron's Creek and the Rose Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Borden's Dream Realized (approx. ¼ mile away); Walter Reed Army Medical Center (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Walter Reed Army Medical Center (approx. ¼ mile away); WRAMC - Modern Era (approx. ¼ mile away); Walter Reed General Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Major Walter Reed. (Submitted on March 16, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Carlos Finley; Cuba; Yellow Fever Commission; Army Medical Museum.

Walter Reed Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 27, 2023

2. Walter Reed Memorial

The bronze bust of Walter Reed moved to Bethesda when WRAMC moved.

Walter Reed Memorial Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 15, 2009

3. Walter Reed Memorial Reverse

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 15, 2009

4. Walter Reed Memorial

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 29, 2014

5. Walter Reed

The Felix W. de Weldon bust of Walter Reed was rededicated at WRAMC in Bethesda, Maryland June 28, 2013.

Walter Reed Memorial in Front of Delano Hall, now DC International School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 27, 2023

6. Walter Reed Memorial in Front of Delano Hall, now DC International School

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,547 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.