Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Carroll
(1735-1815)
Founder of Georgetown University
By Sculptor Jerome Connor
commissioned by alumni, faculty and Jesuits
To ensure that this University treasure,
placed here on May 4, 1912,
will forever survive to greet all
visitors to this campus,
Please do not climb or sit on the statue
Thank you
John Carroll:
Founder
Priest, Patriot, Prelate
Erected by Georgetown University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1793.
Location. 38° 54.456′ N, 77° 4.334′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker can be reached from Carroll Walk south of Old N Way, on the left when traveling south. The marker is below Fr. Carroll's statue on the Georgetown University mall, west of the main gate off 37th Street Northwest and in front of Healy Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3700 O Street Northwest, Washington DC 20057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S/Sgt. Richard F. Hoffman, A.A.F. (a few steps from this marker); The Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Healy Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Oldest Catholic University (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sustainability at Georgetown University (about 300 feet away); Poulton Hall (about 300 feet away); The Pilgrim (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. John Carroll. (Submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Georgetown University. (Submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,667 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.