George Gordon Meade Memorial Monument
Bronze memorial honoring Civil War general George Meade
Bronze equestrian memorial to Union General George G. Meade in Washington, D.C.; visited by history seekers and as a waypoint near other national monuments and museums.
George Gordon Meade Memorial at a Glance#
How to Get to George Gordon Meade Memorial#
The memorial is in Washington, D.C., near the National Mall area. It is accessible by Metro (stations on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines) and by numerous city bus routes; walking from central Mall sites usually takes 10-20 minutes.
Tips for Visiting George Gordon Meade Memorial#
- Visit early on weekdays to avoid the heavy tour groups that circulate the Mall.
- Look for the sculptor's signature and the minor inscriptions at the base to better understand the commission (the statue was dedicated in the 1920s).
- Combine with a walk around the nearby traffic circle and Federal Triangle to see other lesser-known memorials.
Best Time to Visit George Gordon Meade Memorial#
Spring and fall are best for pleasant walking conditions and moderate crowds.
Weather & Climate near George Gordon Meade Memorial#
George Gordon Meade Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1051 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -2° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
