Alexander Robey Shepherd - Washington, DC
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bluesnote
N 38° 53.716 W 077° 01.899
18S E 323808 N 4307116
A small statue dedicated to a civil war veteran.
Waymark Code: WMTWHF
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2017
Views: 3
The plaque says, "Alexander Robey Shepherd
Governor, Territory of the District of Columbia (1873-1874)
Born Washington, D.C., January 31, 1835
Died Batopilas, Mexico, September 12, 1902
Buried Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.
Civil War Union Venteran, Entrepreneur, Civil Leader
Advanced L'enfant's plan through public works
Introduced modern silver mining in Mexico
Statue dedicated 1919, removed 1979, returned 2005"
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Statue
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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