Peace Monument, Civil War memorial sculpture at Peace Circle, Washington D.C., United States.
The white marble monument rises 44 feet high at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, featuring figures of History, Grief, Victory, and Peace.
Admiral David D. Porter initiated the monument's creation in 1865 to commemorate Union Navy sailors who perished during the American Civil War.
The sculpture includes classical elements with History holding an inscribed tablet and Victory carrying a laurel wreath above representations of Mars and Neptune.
The monument stands at the western section of the United States Capitol Complex, marking the intersection of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Franklin Simmons carved the marble structure in Rome under the direction of Admiral Porter, who collected funds from Navy veterans for its construction.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1877
Creator: Franklin Simmons
Height: 1,340 cm
Made from material: marble
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
Website: https://aoc.gov/capitol-grounds/peace-monument
GPS coordinates: 38.89065,-77.01233
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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