Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac

The memorial features a 19-foot granite monolith from Texas surrounded by walking paths through white pine and dogwood trees near the Potomac River.

The memorial was established in 1973 after President Johnson's death, when supporters chose this location instead of a traditional statue monument.

Four selected quotes from Johnson's speeches are carved into flagstones around the central stone, reflecting his vision for American society.

Visitors can access the memorial through a pedestrian bridge connected to a 30-car parking area along Boundary Channel Drive.

The central pink granite stone dates back one billion years according to the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: December 28, 1973

Website: https://nps.gov/lyba

GPS coordinates: 38.87860,-77.05140

Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:08