Adams Memorial
The Adams Memorial is a grave marker for Marian Hooper Adams and Henry Adams located in Section E of Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The memorial features a cast bronze allegorical sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (which he called
A landmark inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Adams Memorial is inside Washington, which has 79,930 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1891
Adams Memorial dates from 1891. About ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 32 miles northeast and Philadelphia is about 124 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 7 miles from Adams Memorial.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Washington. Green months are the mild ones.
Adams Memorial
The Adams Memorial is a grave marker for Marian Hooper Adams and Henry Adams
located in Section E of Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The memorial features a cast bronze allegorical sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (which he called The Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding, but which was often called in the newspapers "Grief"). Saint-Gaudens' statue of a shrouded figure is seated against a granite block which takes up one side of a hexagonal plaza, designed by architect Stanford White. Across from the statue is a stone bench for visitors. The whole is sheltered by a close screen of dense conifers.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1891
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972) · District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites (1964)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Stay in Washington, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Adams Memorial | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | 79,930 | 681,294 | $737K | D− |
| Chillum | 2 mi northeast | 308 | 34,871 | $394K | — |
| Takoma Park | 2 mi north | 435 | 17,632 | $749K | D− |
| Mount Rainier | 3 mi east | 96 | 8,245 | $530K | D |
| Brentwood | 3 mi east | 31 | 3,777 | $413K | — |
| Hyattsville | 3 mi east | 1,005 | 20,966 | $482K | D− |
| North Brentwood | 3 mi east | 10 | 624 | $417K | — |
| Cottage City | 3 mi east | 3 | 1,158 | $343K | — |
| Langley Park | 3 mi northeast | 310 | 21,508 | $357K | — |
| Colmar Manor | 4 mi east | 110 | 1,566 | $371K | D |
| Silver Spring | 4 mi north | 3,217 | 81,462 | $643K | — |
| Martin's Additions | 4 mi northwest | 192 | 1,012 | $1,535K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Adams Memorial
Other well-known places within 8 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw14 mi🏞 National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi🏛 MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi📍 LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw45 mi🏛 National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw57 mi📍 LandmarkKryptos
Big draw64 mi🏛 National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw74 mi🏞 National park siteNational Mall
Big draw84 mi🏛 MuseumNational Air and Space Museum6.9M visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Kryptos: Jim Sanborn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Air and Space Museum: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Adams Memorial
Is Adams Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Adams Memorial?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Adams Memorial from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 32 miles northeast of Baltimore and about 124 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Adams Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Adams Memorial?
Washington (in town, 79,930 hotel and restaurant jobs), Chillum (2 mi, 308 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Takoma Park (2 mi, 435 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Washington
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Washington’s Town Square.
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