George Gordon Meade Memorial — Attraction in Washington

One of the many interesting memorials to see in DC is the Civil War monument to George Gordon Meade found along Pennsylvania Avenue near 3rd Avenue.

The monument was created by Charles Grafly in 1927 and is made of Tennessee marble. It shows a a war time Union General Meade standing upon the front line of a battle scene.

Meade is surrounding in circular fashion by allegory of figures, each depicting a visual representation of the traits (Loyalty, Chivalry, Progress, Courage, Energy and Fame), which Meade believed were required to make a great war general.

The Meade monument is memorable in DC party due to the more abstract nature of the monument's composition, compared to the many other conventional and traditional style monuments to important historical American figures.

Overall, this one is less of a priority compared to the more famous monuments directly on The Mall. However, for those with an interest in the American Civil War, this is an important one to...

George Gordon Meade, “The Hero of Gettysburg,” is a largely overshadowed general whose adoptive home state of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania erected this monument in 1927 in his honour and memory. There was lots of debate about whomever should sculpt it and where it should go, and ultimately it was Charles Grafly from Philadelphia and placed on the grounds near the Capitol and other Union general, Ulysses S. Grant. This is an allegorical sculpture with Meade surrounded by his values. This was moved and neglected for years, perhaps like General Meade’s legacy, but fittingly, it now sits on Pennsylvania Avenue. I would highly recommend a visit, you never know when the mob will turn on it and tear it...

This monument was an amazing site to see while visiting Washington D.C. Recognizing the appreciation Americans hold for their country's history brings smiles to many. This statue, in particular, commemorates the service, courage, and sacrifice General George Gordon Meade and his men made during the American Civil War. His dedicated time to the U.S. Union Army has ensured prosperity for many...