George Mason Memorial, Memorial with bronze statue in West Potomac Park, Washington DC, United States.
The George Mason Memorial features a bronze figure seated on a bench, surrounded by a circular garden with a trellis and fountain.
The memorial celebrates George Mason, who authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776 and influenced the United States Bill of Rights.
The sculptural elements include Mason holding works by Cicero, with books by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau placed beside him.
The memorial site allows wedding ceremonies and provides benches where visitors can read inscriptions about individual rights and freedom.
This memorial marks the first installation in the Tidal Basin area dedicated to someone who did not serve as President of the United States.
GPS coordinates: 38.87946,-77.03893
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:58
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