Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Simón Bolívar
"Statues of the Liberators"
[south face of pedestal]
The Liberator
Born July 24, 1783
Caracas, Venezuela
Died December 17, 1830
Santa Marta, Colombia
[east face of pedestal]
[west face of pedestal]
[north face of pedestal]
Republica de Venezuela:
"19 de Abril de 1810, Independencia - 20 de Febrero de 1859, Federación"
Erected 1958 by Republic of Venezuela.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Heroes • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 38° 53.588′ N, 77° 2.521′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Memorial is at the intersection of 18th Street Northwest and Virginia Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 18th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 18th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marta Minujín (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of Modern Art of Latin America (within shouting distance of this marker); José Cecilio del Valle (within shouting distance of this marker); José Artigas Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Constitution Hall (about 300 feet away); Eloy Alfaro (about 300 feet away); Cordell Hull (about 400 feet away); Pablo Neruda (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Additional keywords. Simón de Bolívar; Bolivar Park; Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; Felix De Weldon, sculptor; El Liberator; equestrian
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