LATROBE Cenotaphs at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. by Benjamin Henry Latrobe

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The Latrobe Cenotaphs are sandstone memorials at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. They commemorate deceased members of the U.S. Congress from the early 19th century and are notable examples of funerary art. Located near 18th and E Streets SE, the cenotaphs are accessible via the Potomac Avenue Metro station and are part of the historic Capitol Hill area.