Lincoln Memorial


"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

GPS Coordinates: 38.889321, -77.050166 Address: 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Independence Ave. SW & Daniel Chester French Dr. SW

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Lincoln Memorial at Dusk

Lincoln Memorial at Dusk

One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour.

Lincoln Statue Close up

Lincoln Statue Close up

A statue comes to life

Nations Capital Landscape

Nations Capital Landscape

An iconic photo of the Nations Capital

Lincoln Memorial Statue at Night

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial

Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"

Lincoln Memorial at Sunset

Lincoln Memorial view from plaza steps

View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.

Aerial View of the Lincoln Memorial

A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air

Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial statue

Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair

Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.