District of Columbia War Memorial
District of Columbia War Memorial, War memorial in West Potomac Park, United States
The circular marble temple features twelve Doric columns supporting a domed roof and stands 47 feet tall in a wooded area.
The memorial, authorized by Congress in 1924 and dedicated on Armistice Day 1931, commemorates District of Columbia residents who served in World War I.
The names of 499 District of Columbia citizens who lost their lives during World War I are inscribed on the base alongside military branch medallions.
Visitors can access the memorial through West Potomac Park pathways, with free admission and year-round opening hours maintained by the National Park Service.
This structure remains the only local memorial on the National Mall and serves as both a bandstand and commemorative monument.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1931
Architects: Nathan C. Wyeth
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.88750,-77.04360
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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