John Ericsson National Memorial, Memorial sculpture on the National Mall, Washington D.C., United States.
The John Ericsson National Memorial features a seated figure of the inventor alongside three standing figures representing adventure, labor, and vision in pink granite.
Congress authorized the memorial in 1916, and President Calvin Coolidge with Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden dedicated it on May 29, 1926.
The memorial combines American and Swedish heritage through its dedication to the Swedish-born inventor who transformed naval warfare with the USS Monitor.
Located at the intersection of Ohio Drive and Independence Avenue, the memorial stands 20 feet tall with interpretive information displays and parking facilities.
The memorial base forms a compass design, measuring 150 feet in diameter, reflecting Ericsson's contributions to marine propulsion technology.
GPS coordinates: 38.88667,-77.05018
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:22
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