Nuns of the Battlefield, Bronze and granite war monument at Rhode Island Avenue, Washington DC, United States
The granite slab displays a bronze bas relief panel depicting 12 nuns in traditional habits, with seated female figures at each end representing peace and patriotism.
The monument, constructed in 1924 by Jerome Connor, commemorates over 600 Catholic nuns who nursed soldiers during the American Civil War from both Union and Confederate sides.
The sculpture represents various religious orders, including Sisters of St. Joseph, Carmelites, Dominican Order, and Ursulines, who provided medical care during battlefield operations.
The monument stands at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and M Street, near Dupont Circle and St. Matthew Church.
Ellen Jolly conducted extensive research for ten years, gathering evidence about the nuns' services before receiving Congressional approval for this memorial in 1918.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1924
Creator: Jerome Connor
Made from material: granite, bronze
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
Address: 1745 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036 20036 20036
GPS coordinates: 38.90579,-77.04025
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:55
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