Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

José Artigas Memorial

— "Statues of the Liberators" —

José Artigas - "Father of the Independence of Uruguay" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

1. José Artigas - "Father of the Independence of Uruguay"

- north face of the memorial

Inscription.
inscription, south face of base:
José Artigas
Father of the Independence of Uruguay

inscription, north face of base:
From the people of Uruguay
to the people
of the United States
of America

inscriptions, on basin rim:
“The liberty of America is my design and its attainment my only objective.”

Erected 1950 by The People of Uruguay.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 38° 53.539′ N, 77° 2.489′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) and 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Avenue Northwest. The memorial is on the island ("Artigas Park") formed by the intersection of Constitution Ave., Virginia Ave., and 18th St., NW in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 796 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. José Cecilio del Valle (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordell Hull (within shouting distance of this marker); Eloy Alfaro (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of Modern Art of Latin America (within shouting distance of this marker); Pablo Neruda (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marta Minujín (about 300 feet away); Gabriela Mistral (about 300 feet away); Inuksuk (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . José Gervasio Artigas. (Submitted on July 15, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Gen. José Gervasio Artigas; Juan M Blanes, "artist".

José Artigas Memorial - inscription on north face of base image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

2. José Artigas Memorial - inscription on north face of base

José Artigas Memorial - inscriptions on the rim of the basin beneath the statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

3. José Artigas Memorial - inscriptions on the rim of the basin beneath the statue

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

4. José Artigas Memorial - inscriptions on the rim of the basin beneath the statue.

Gen. José Gervasio Artigas - sculpture by Juan M. Blanes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

5. Gen. José Gervasio Artigas - sculpture by Juan M. Blanes

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 31, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.