George Mason Historical Marker — Attraction in Washington

Imitation is the best flattery but not when you are forgotten and here is why.... The declaration of independence is copied and inspired by the Virginia declaration of Rights by George Mason.

George Masion made the first document to protect individual rights in the USA. George Mason tried to insert individual rights in the constitution but eventually did not sign it.

This action made him one of the founders that time forgot...... but 2 years later, his fight for individual rights was added by the first 10 amendments to the constitution.

So don't pass this memorial by but take a stroll around the fountain, because this person made a big Impact to create the USA as...

Nice landmark in featuring a statue of this founding father, a nice water fountain, some shaded seating via a 70’ long trellis over a series of benches, and some statues that provide some nice selfie opportunities. This area has several of his ideas and writings carved in the stone. Mason is an interesting character as his writings were likely the inspiration for our bill of rights and our constitution, which he would not sign because of its failure to address the slave trade. This is more of a side stop when walking from Jefferson to Franklin or vice versa - nice...

This place is open 24 hours and is free to visit! I walked across the Ohio Drive bridge to get here while enjoying the picturesque views of the George Washington monument, Thomas Jefferson memorial, and the tidal basin! Beyond this marker, the George mason statue can be seen. There is a small place to walk around here. This place is calm and peaceful. There was nobody else here when I visited - this place is not usually...