Spring Valley in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jeju Dolhareubang
While wooden carved statues called Jang-seung traditionally stood on the Korean mainland, stone-carved statues called Dolhareubang stood on the volcanic island of Jeju.
Historically, Dolhareubang were erected at the entrances of the areas most characteristic of Jeju Island: Jeju-seong, Jeongeui-hyn-seong, and Daejeong-hyun-seong. They were meant to protect these public spaces and the surrounding villages like a guardian deity.
The Dolhareubang wards off danger and harm while exhibiting the humorous and smiling appearance of a friendly neighborhood grandfather.
Erected 2011 by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 2011.
Location. 38° 56.192′ N, 77° 5.267′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Spring Valley. Marker is on Nebraska Avenue Northwest north of New Mexico Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of American University and can be seen from Nebraska Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
