George Gordon Meade Memorial
George Gordon Meade Memorial, Civil War monument in Judiciary Square, United States
The marble memorial features General Meade surrounded by six allegorical figures representing Loyalty, Chivalry, Fame, Progress, Military Courage, and Energy.
General George Gordon Meade led the Union Army to victory against Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
The memorial includes a cylindrical sculpture design where symbolic figures remove Meade's military cloak, representing his transition from war to peace.
Located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street NW, the memorial stands in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse.
The monument spent fourteen years in storage between 1969 and 1983 during the construction of the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1922
Creator: Charles Grafly
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Made from material: marble
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89187,-77.01642
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:41
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