Adams Memorial, Bronze monument in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.
The Adams Memorial features a bronze figure draped in a robe, seated in contemplation within a hexagonal granite structure at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Created in 1920 by sculptor Daniel Chester French, the memorial stands as a tribute to John Adams, the second president of the United States.
The memorial incorporates inscriptions detailing John Adams' contributions to American independence and his role in establishing the foundations of governance.
The memorial sits within Rock Creek Cemetery grounds, which maintains regular visiting hours from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The central bronze figure represents an abstract concept of grief rather than depicting a direct likeness of John Adams or any specific person.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1891
Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Stanford White
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 38.94739,-77.01031
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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