THOMAS, George H: Memorial at Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C. by John Quincy Adams Ward

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The George H. Thomas Memorial is a bronze equestrian statue by John Quincy Adams Ward located at Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C. It commemorates Major General George H. Thomas, a key Union leader in the Civil War. The memorial was commissioned by his fellow soldiers from the Army of the Cumberland and was completed circa 1879. It is situated at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and 14th Street NW, near other historic landmarks.