Thomas Jefferson Memorial


Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

GPS Coordinates: 38.881387, -77.036508 Thomas Jefferson Memorial is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The site lies at the southern end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. The memorial rests within the sightline to and from the White House, which stands one mile to the north.

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Jefferson at Night

Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Night

Reflections of the past

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial with flowering trees in the foreground

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms

Statue of Thomas Jefferson

Close up of Thomas Jefferson Statue

Statue of Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson at Sunset

Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin

Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflecting on the Tidal Basin during sunset

Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Night

Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza

Late night image of Thomas Jefferson Memorial