Daniel Webster Memorial

The Daniel Webster Memorial is a bronze statue of an orator standing on a granite base at Massachusetts Avenue in Washington. The statue depicts Webster in a characteristic speaking pose and commands the space around Scott Circle.

The memorial was commissioned in 1898 and dedicated in 1900 as the city honored this influential statesman and political figure. The statue stands at a location that reflects his political legacy and influence on early American governance.

The inscriptions on the base record Webster's speeches and his debates about the nation's future. Visitors can read the names of his most significant political moments carved into the stone.

The monument sits at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, N Street, and Rhode Island Avenue and is easy to reach on foot. The location offers clear views of the statue from multiple angles, and the surrounding pathways are open and accessible.

The inscriptions on the base include details about Webster's work as a lawyer and his successful cases before the Supreme Court. These legal aspects of his life are often overlooked, even though they were as important as his political career.

GPS coordinates: 38.90725,-77.03731

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41