George Washington Univ: River Horse (statue of a hippopotamus) outside Lisner Hall in Washington, D.C. located in James M. Goode's Foggy Bottom area

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The River Horse is a hippopotamus statue located outside Lisner Hall at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.'s Foggy Bottom area. Inspired by a local legend involving George and Martha Washington, the statue symbolizes good luck and hope for the university community. Installed circa 1996, it is part of the area's notable public art collection documented by James M. Goode.