Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathanael Greene Monument
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 16, 2010
1. Nathanael Greene Monument - inscription, south face of base
(Inscription, south face of monument base:)
Nathanael Greene, Esquire,
a native of the State of Rhode Island
who died on the 19th of June 1786 -
late Major General in the service of the U.S.
and commander of their Army of the Southern Department
[ Inscription, north face of monument base:]
in Honor of his Patriotism,
Valor, and Ability, have erected this Monument
Erected 1877 by The United States Congress.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the DC, American Revolution Statuary series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1786.
Location. 38° 53.615′ N, 76° 59.972′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of C Street Northeast and Maryland Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1), in the median on C Street Northeast. The monument is in the center of Stanton Park at the convergence of C and 5th Streets as well as Massachusetts
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cortelyou House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Torch of Freedom (approx. ¼ mile away); Fiery Destruction (approx. ¼ mile away); Alva Belmont House (approx. ¼ mile away); Residence of Albert Gallatin (approx. ¼ mile away); The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); From June to December, 1917 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Also see . . .
1. General Nathanael Greene. (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Major General Nathanael Greene, (sculpture). Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museum (Submitted on January 26, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Henry Kirke Brown, sculptor; Capitol Hill Parks, National Park Service.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 16, 2010
2. Nathanael Greene Monument - inscription, north face of base
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 16, 2010
3. Nathanael Greene Monument, south face
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 10, 2010
4. Nathanael Greene Monument, north face
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 10, 2010
5. Nathanael Greene Monument - sculpture by Henry Kirke Brown, 1877
Photographed By Wikipedia
6. Maj Gen. Nathanael Greene - portrait by Charles Wilson Peale, 1783
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
7. Nathanael Greene
Close-up of H. K. Brown's statue of Nathanael Greene
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
8. Nathanael Greene
Close-up of H. K. Brown's Sculture of Nathanael Greene
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
9. H. K. Brown, Sculptor
Signature of Henry Kirke Brown on the Nathanael Greene Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,627 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
