WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the 'University Yard' at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the 'University Yard' at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

The George Washington statue in the University Yard at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. is a memorial by sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. It honors the first U.S. president and is located on H Street between 20th and 21st Streets NW. The statue is a prominent feature on the university campus and accessible via the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station. It is part of a wider collection of historical monuments in the city.