The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Garfield's Legacy
National Mall and Memorial Parks
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
In front of you stood the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station where President James A. Garfield was shot in 1881. Garfield served as the United States' 20th president for only four months before he was assassinated. A modest memorial to Garfield was placed in the lobby of the station until demolished in 1908. Other sites more associated with Garfield’s legacy of service remain to this day.
The Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, behind you and across the National Mall, was the site of Garfield's inaugural ball. The White House and US Capitol, where Garfield held public office, still stand. Most significantly, Garfield, a Member of Congress for 17 years, is remembered with a monument erected in 1887 on the grounds of the US Capitol.
Erected 2018 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 38° 53.431′ N, 77° 1.188′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Madison Drive Northwest west of 4th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. This Marker is across Madison Drive from The National Gallery of Art. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1022 Madison Drive Northwest, Washington DC 20565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “My God! What is this?” (here, next to this marker); The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew W. Mellon (about 700 feet away); Asteroids and Comets (about 700 feet away); Mars (about 700 feet away); Earth (about 700 feet away); Mercury (about 700 feet away); T.S.C. Lowe's Observation Flight (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on December 22, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.