Benjamin C. Grenup Monument, Memorial sculpture in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
The marble obelisk features three relief panels on its square base, depicting scenes of firefighting equipment and the tragic incident of Grenup's death.
Columbia Fire Company commissioned sculptor Charles Rousseau to create this monument in 1858, following the death of firefighter Benjamin Grenup during an emergency response.
The monument represents early American firefighting heritage through its detailed carvings of period equipment, including fire hoses, nozzles, axes, and torches.
Located near the main cottage of Glenwood Cemetery, the memorial includes three non-functional fire hydrants at its base and stands within a fenced triangular plot.
District Engine Company #3 maintains a tradition where new firefighters make pilgrimages to this memorial, continuing a connection with their departmental history.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1858
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.92222,-77.00639
Latest update: March 20, 2025 01:27
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