Statue of John Carroll Park

Address: Statue of John Carroll, Catholic University of America campus, Washington, D.C., USA

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in American Catholic history and his association with the university; it functions as a campus landmark and point of historical reference for visitors and students.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.

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.

• 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.