Brigadier General Albert Pike

Brigadier General Albert Pike is a memorial in central Washington, D.C., consisting of a bronze figure on a granite pedestal. The statue represents a male form in military uniform and rests on a multi-tiered block decorated with inset panels and carved motifs.

The memorial was created in the early 20th century by an Italian sculptor following a commission from a Masonic organization. It was presented to the public in 1901 and has stood at this location since that time.

Today the pedestal shows weathered inscriptions and decorative carvings that display Pike's ties to the Scottish Rite. Visitors often notice the symbolic details at the base, reflecting his role within Freemasonry and preserved to this day.

The figure stands at a street intersection near Judiciary Square Metro station and is openly accessible during daytime. From the surrounding sidewalks the memorial can be viewed from several angles, with the front inscriptions most legible.

While other public memorials with similar military associations were removed over time, this sculpture has remained at its original location. The figure counts among the few surviving representations of this kind within the city limits.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1901

Creator: Gaetano Trentanove

Made from material: bronze, granite

Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.89483,-77.01387

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26