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

Nuns of the Battlefield

Civil War Nurses Memorial

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

1. Nuns of the Battlefield Monument

The sculpture was made by Jerome Connor.

Inscription.
(Upper Inscription):
They comforted the dying, Nursed the wounded, carried hope to the imprisoned, gave in His name a drink of water to the thirsty.

(Lower Inscription):To the memory and in honor of
The Various Orders of Sisters
who gave their services as nurses on battlefields
and in hospitals during the Civil War.
(Rear Inscription):
Erected by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, A.D. 1924
by authorities of the Congress of the United States.

Erected 1924 by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 38° 54.348′ N, 77° 2.413′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Dupont Circle. Marker is at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest and M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. Opposite St. Matthew's Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1745 M Street Northwest, Washington DC 20036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (within shouting distance of this

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marker); General Federation of Women’s Clubs (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Renaissance Mayflower Hotel (about 500 feet away); The Elliott Coues House (about 500 feet away); The National Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives (about 500 feet away); Tabard Inn (about 600 feet away); John Witherspoon (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Close Up of the Bas-Relief Panel and Upper Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

2. Close Up of the Bas-Relief Panel and Upper Inscription

The figures represent the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sisters of Saint Dominic, Sisters of Saint Ursula, Sisters of the Holy Cross, Sisters of the Poor of Saint Francis, Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Charity of Emmitsburg, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and Sisters of Divine Providence.

Lower Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

3. Lower Inscription

Right Side Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

4. Right Side Sculpture

The bronze figure represents Patriotism.

Left Side Scuplture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

5. Left Side Scuplture

The bronze figure represents Peace.

Rear Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 3, 2008

6. Rear Inscription

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,431 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.