Macedonian Monument - Annapolis, MD
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N 38° 59.002 W 076° 29.155
18S E 371298 N 4315980
One of many monuments at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was originally installed at the US Navy Yard in Norfolk, Virginia until 1875 when it found its new home here at its current site.
Waymark Code: WM14VJF
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2021
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The Macedonian Monument is on the campus of the United States Naval Academy, across the street from Mahan Hall, at the end of Stribling Walk. The monument's sculpture is the figurehead of HMS Macedonian, captured by Stephen Decatur and the American frigate United States in the opening days of the War of 1812. Also known as Alexander the Great and the Figurehead of Hans Macedonian, the wooden sculpture dates to circa 1810. It came to the Academy in 1875."
Original Location: N 36° 49.002 W 076° 18.275
How it was moved: Disassembled
Type of move: Region to Region
Building Status: Public
Related Website: [Web Link]
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