Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Army Mule (48) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Army Mule gargoyle is a limestone sculpture located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Carl L. Bush and carved by Frederick E. Hart, it is one of many unique gargoyles that decorate the cathedral. Positioned on the south nave at the triforium level, this gargoyle is part of the cathedral's rich collection of grotesques that blend functional and artistic roles. The cathedral is a notable landmark accessible near the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.