Statue of John Carroll
Park Bronze statue commemorating John Carroll, Catholic bishop
At Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., the Statue of John Carroll commemorates the country’s first Roman Catholic bishop; visitors include students and history-minded travelers touring the campus and nearby architecture.
The Statue of John Carroll is a commemorative public sculpture on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., honoring John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States and the university’s founder.
The monument marks Carroll’s role in American Catholic history and his association with the university; it functions as a campus landmark and point of historical reference for visitors and students. The statue sits within the university grounds where it is accessible to the public during normal campus hours.
The statue commemorates John Carroll’s life and legacy (1735-1815) and his role in establishing Catholic higher education in the United States. It is placed on the Georgetown campus as part of a collection of memorials and historic buildings that document the university’s history.
The statue is located in the Georgetown neighbourhood of northwest Washington, D.C., on the Georgetown University campus, a short distance northwest of the Potomac River and the central business districts of the capital.
- Subject: Commemorates John Carroll (1735-1815), the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States and founder of Georgetown University.
How to Get to Statue of John Carroll #
The statue is on the Catholic University of America campus in Northeast Washington, D.C., accessible by local buses and a short taxi ride from the Brookland-CUA Metro station (Red Line). Campus maps will direct visitors to the specific location.
Tips for Visiting Statue of John Carroll #
- The statue is on the Catholic University of America campus-combine a visit with the campus grounds and nearby Brookland neighborhood walks.
- Check with campus security for any public access restrictions or closures for events.
- Bring a camera with a moderate telephoto for portrait shots framed by the university's greenery.
Best Time to Visit Statue of John Carroll #
The campus location means the statue is accessible year-round; spring and autumn are particularly pleasant for walking the grounds.
Weather & Climate near Statue of John Carroll #
Statue of John Carroll'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 (1040 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
