Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington Monument
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
1. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian Thomas Jefferson, with seated female figure representing Independence.
(Marker conveys the impact of Virginians on our Country's history through its prominent and allegorical figures. See the "More about this marker" section and the links for more information).
Erected 1858.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 37° 32.373′ N, 77° 26.043′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. Marker is on N. 9th Street near E. Grace Street. Marker is located in Capitol Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inauguration of Davis (here, next to this marker); Harry Flood Byrd (within shouting distance of this marker); Zero Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Voices from the Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Voices from the Garden (within shouting distance of this
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More about this monument. The monument consists of a bronze equestrian portrait of George Washington atop an elaborate granite base adorned on the sides with standing bronze figures of six prominent Virginians—Patrick Henry, Andrew Lewis, John Marshall, Thomas Nelson, Thomas Jefferson, and George Mason. Seated just below the male figures are six bronze allegorical female figures representing Revolution, Colonial Times, Justice, Finance, Independence, and the Bill of Rights. The monument is installed in the center of the Capital Square traffic circle.
The cornerstone was laid Feb. 22, 1850 and the monument dedicated Feb. 22, 1858. The last figure was installed in 1869.
In 1856, Thomas Crawford completed the equestrian statue of George Washington in Rome and had it cast in Munich; however, he died on Oct. 10, 1857 just before the sculpture arrived in America on Nov. 2, 1857. Before he died, Crawford had
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
2. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian George Mason, with seated female figure representing the Bill of Rights.
Information Source: Smithsonian Institution Research Information System (SIRIS)
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. Monticello website entry:
Thomas Jefferson is the prominent Virginian paired with the allegorical figure of Independence (Submitted on January 15, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Patrick Henry. Portraits in Revolution website entry:
Patrick Henry, the most celebrated orator of the American Revolution is paired with the allegorical figure of Revolution. (Submitted on January 15, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Andrew Lewis, Augusta Colonial Founder. Christian History Society of America website entry:
Andrew Lewis, the prominent Virginian paired with the allegorical figure of Colonial Times, stood on the very threshold of the colonial era, which was fought with such momentous events. (Submitted on January 15, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
3. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian Patrick Henry, with seated female figure representing Revolution.
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
4. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian Andrew Lewis, with seated female figure representing Colonial Times.
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
5. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian John Marshall, with seated female figure representing Justice.
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
6. George Washington Monument Marker
Prominent Virginian Thomas Nelson, Jr., with seated female figure representing Finance.
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
7. George Washington Monument Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
8. George Washington Monument Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
9. George Washington Monument Marker
Photographed By Nelson Anderson, March 22, 2008
10. George Washington Monument Marker (Half Plate Daguerreotype Case 1858)
Daguerreotype case (Berg 1-35) "Washington Monument with Seraphs and Eagles" Made by A.P.Critchlow and Co. 1858. The engraver's name F.Goll (Frederick P. Goll) appears on the left side of the base of the statue.
Photographed By Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va.
11. Washington Monument, (Capitol Square), Richmond, Va.
This imposing work of art by Thomas Crawford (father of F. Marion Crawford, the novelist) has been declared by competent critics to be the finest equestrian statue in the world. It was unveiled Feb. 22, 1838; it is said that 'when the wall was withdrawn a sunbeam fell on the horse and rider, through the falling snow, making a most striking scene.' The design of the base is a six-ray star, the statue of an eminent Virginian resting upon each ray, as follows: Patrick Henry, Geo. Mason, Thos. Jefferson, John Marshall, Thos. Nelson, Jr., and Andrew Lewis. VCU Libraries Digital Collections - Rarely Seen Richmond
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,600 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 9. submitted on January 31, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 10. submitted on July 9, 2010, by Nelson Anderson of Modesto, California. 11. submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
