The bronze base was installed on April 18, 1898, the sculpture by American artist Franklin Simmons was installed on Jan 23, 1901 and dedicated on April 9, 1901. It was paid for by the government and Society for the Army of the Tennessee and cost $65,000.
Logan Circle NW (Rhode Island Ave & 13th St. NW) Washington , D.C. 20005 United States
General Logan was a civil war hero and a late-coming abolitionist. Residents of the Logan Circle neighborhood are justifiably proud of John Logan, a former Logan Circle resident.
The base of Logan’s statue was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, who also designed the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Drop by during the daylight hours to see it best
Erected in 1901, within the L'Enfant Plan Reservation . Work of sculptor Franklin Simmons.
Camping prohibited!
Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. - Javlon T
Former meetup spot for Washington Area Rollerbladers... - ian hall
Did you know the statue was a gift from France? And that President Harding was present at the dedication in Jan of 1922? Read up on it on our blog. - Ghosts of DC
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Amazing burgers, especially the Smoke Shack. It's like a miracle in your mouth! - Tani Person