The George Gordon Meade Memorial by Charles A. Grafly (sculptor) and Simon and Simon (architects) was dedicated in Washington, DC, in 1927.
Standing 18 feet tall, the sculpture depicts the Major General and commander of the Union forces at Gettysburg surrounded by allegorical figures. General Meade, in the uniform of a Civil War officer, stands in the center of the group. Behind him is the figure of War whose broadwings surmount the sculpture. Around the circle are figures representing Energy, Military Courage, Fame, Progress, Chivalry, and Loyalty outlined against the sweep of War’s long wings. Chivalry and Loyalty to the left and right of Meade hold his cloak.
The statue was removed from its original relocation in 1969 to build the US Capitol’s reflecting pool. It was rededicated in 1984 in its current location on Pennslyvania Avenue.
This photo and description of the General George Gordon Meade Memorial are part of materials from the “Civil War Monuments in Washington, DC” registration form in the National Register of Historic Places.
