Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial

The Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial combines granite and bronze materials in a 25-foot tall obelisk with three sculptured sides.

President William Howard Taft dedicated this memorial in 1909 to honor Benjamin Stephenson, founder of the first veterans organization in United States history.

The memorial displays three fundamental values through its sculptures: a soldier and sailor for fraternity, a warrior for loyalty, and a woman with child for charity.

The memorial stands at the intersection of 7th Street, Indiana Avenue, and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, accessible through multiple public transportation options.

Each side of the memorial features detailed bronze relief sculptures created by Scottish artist J. Massey Rhind, depicting different aspects of military service.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1909

Architects: Rankin, Kellogg & Crane

Creator: J. Massey Rhind

Made from material: granite, bronze

Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.89359,-77.02157

Latest update: March 18, 2025 02:23