BARRY, John: Memorial on the west side of Franklin Park in Washington, D.C. by John J Boyle located in James M. Goode's Massachusetts Avenue area

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The John Barry Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors Commodore John Barry, a key figure in the founding of the U.S. Navy. Created by sculptor John J. Boyle, the bronze and marble statue is located on the west side of Franklin Park near I and 14th Streets NW. Barry, born in Ireland in 1745, is celebrated as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy and a Revolutionary War hero. The memorial is part of the Massachusetts Avenue area's rich collection of historical sculptures.