Capitol Hill in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Naval Monument
Peace Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2008
1. Naval Monument Marker
officers seamen and marines
of the United States Navy
who fell in defence of the
union and liberty of their country
1861-1865
Erected 1877.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 53.438′ N, 77° 0.739′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of East Capitol Circle Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northest, in the median on East Capitol Circle Northwest. Located northwest of the U.S. Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capitol Square, NW (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capitol Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Capitol Square, NW (about 500 feet away); James A. Garfield (about 600 feet away); Capitol Square, SW (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Capitol Square
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Also see . . . Peace Memorial. SIRIS entry for the monument. (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2008
2. Close Up of Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2008
3. Figures on top of the Monument
The figures depict the United States weeping on the shoulder of History, seen holding a tablet.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2008
4. Victory Holding a Wreath
At the front of the monument is a figure representing Victory, with depictions of the Greek gods Mars and Neptune (respectively war and the sea) at her feet.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2008
5. Peace
A figure representing Peace faces the US Capital at the back of the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,238 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
