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A Chronicle of U.S. Presidential Memorials

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The Purpose of Presidential Commemoration

Honoring the Office

Presidential memorials in the United States serve as enduring testaments to the leaders who have held the nation's highest office. These sites are established to honor U.S. presidents and are dedicated to perpetuating their legacies through various forms of remembrance.

Preserving Legacies

The establishment and maintenance of these memorials underscore the significance of presidential contributions to American history and governance. They provide tangible connections to the past, allowing citizens to engage with the historical impact and enduring influence of these leaders.

Manifestations of Remembrance

Physical Elements

Many presidential memorials are characterized by substantial physical structures. These can range from grand monuments and statues, such as the iconic Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, to the preservation of historical homes that served as residences or significant sites for the president. Presidential libraries also form a significant category of physical memorials, housing archives and exhibits dedicated to a president's life and work.

Living Elements

Conversely, some memorials are defined by their "living" components, focusing on the perpetuation of a president's ideals and intellectual contributions rather than solely on physical structures. Institutions like the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars exemplify this approach, supporting scholarship and policy work that aligns with the president's vision. Similarly, scholarship programs, such as the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, honor students dedicated to public service, thereby embodying the president's enduring values.

Integrated Legacies

Certain memorials ingeniously combine both physical and living aspects. The James Madison Memorial Building, part of the Library of Congress, features a memorial hall dedicated to Madison while also serving as a functional library, reflecting his proposal for such an institution. This dual nature allows for a comprehensive commemoration, honoring both the person and their lasting impact on national institutions.

Catalog of Existing Memorials

The following table details numerous existing presidential memorials across the United States, encompassing a variety of forms from monuments and historic homes to libraries and scholarship programs.

# President Memorial Location
1 George Washington Washington Monument Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Baltimore, Maryland
Washington Monument Boonsboro, Maryland
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria, Virginia
Ferry Farm Stafford County, Virginia
Mount Vernon Fairfax County, Virginia
Washington presidential library Fairfax County, Virginia
2 John Adams Adams National Historical Park Quincy, Massachusetts
Peacefield Quincy, Massachusetts
John Adams Birthplace Quincy, Massachusetts
John Adams Building Washington, D.C.
3 Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Memorial Washington, D.C.
Thomas Jefferson Building Washington, D.C.
Monticello Albemarle County, Virginia
4 James Madison Montpelier Orange County, Virginia
James Madison Memorial Building Washington, D.C.
5 James Monroe James Monroe Law Office Fredericksburg, Virginia
Highland Albemarle County, Virginia
6 John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams Birthplace Quincy, Massachusetts
Peacefield Quincy, Massachusetts
7 Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson Statue Washington, D.C.
The Hermitage Nashville, Tennessee
Andrew Jackson State Park Lancaster, South Carolina
8 Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Kinderhook, New York
9 William Henry Harrison Grouseland Vincennes, Indiana
11 James K. Polk James K. Polk Home Columbia, Tennessee
President James K. Polk Historic Site Mecklenburg, North Carolina
13 Millard Fillmore Fillmore House East Aurora, New York
14 Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce Homestead Hillsborough, New Hampshire
15 James Buchanan James Buchanan Memorial Washington, D.C.
Wheatland Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania
16 Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Memorial Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Highway Interstate
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site LaRue County, Kentucky
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Lincoln City, Indiana
Lincoln's New Salem New Salem, Illinois
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Springfield, Illinois
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Tomb Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Springfield, Illinois
17 Andrew Johnson President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library Greeneville, Tennessee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Greeneville, Tennessee
18 Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Washington, D.C.
General Grant National Memorial Upper Manhattan, New York
19 Rutherford B. Hayes Spiegel Grove Fremont, Ohio
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Fremont, Ohio
20 James A. Garfield James A. Garfield Memorial Cleveland, Ohio
James A. Garfield Monument Washington, D.C.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site Mentor, Ohio
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Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland Birthplace Caldwell, New Jersey
23 Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison memorial statue Indianapolis, Indiana
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Indianapolis, Indiana
25 William McKinley McKinley National Memorial Canton, Ohio
National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Niles, Ohio
William McKinley Monument Columbus, Ohio
26 Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site Manhattan, New York
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Buffalo, New York
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Cove Neck, New York
Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota
Maltese Cross Cabin Medora, North Dakota
Pine Knot cabin Albemarle County, Virginia
Theodore Roosevelt Island Washington, D.C.
Theodore Roosevelt Monument Tenafly, New Jersey
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library[a] Medora, North Dakota
27 William Howard Taft William Howard Taft National Historic Site Cincinnati, Ohio
28 Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home Augusta, Georgia
Woodrow Wilson House Washington, D.C.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Staunton, Virginia
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Washington, D.C.
29 Warren G. Harding Harding Home Marion, Ohio
Harding Tomb Marion, Ohio
30 Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Homestead Plymouth Notch, Vermont
Calvin Coolidge House Northampton, Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum Northampton, Massachusetts
31 Herbert Hoover Hoover Tower Stanford, California
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum West Branch, Iowa
32 Franklin D. Roosevelt Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Hyde Park, New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Hyde Park, New York
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Washington, D.C.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Stone[3] Washington, D.C.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park New York, New York
Roosevelt Island New York, New York
33 Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Kansas City, Missouri
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Independence, Missouri
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
34 Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower National Historic Site Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home Abilene, Kansas
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Washington, D.C.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
35 John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C.
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site Brookline, Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame Arlington, Virginia
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Dallas, Texas
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Boston, Massachusetts
36 Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Gillespie County, Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Gillespie County, Texas
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac Washington, D.C.
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum Austin, Texas
37 Richard Nixon Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Yorba Linda, California
Birthplace of Richard Nixon Yorba Linda, California
38 Gerald R. Ford Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Ann Arbor, Michigan
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Grand Rapids, Michigan
39 Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Plains, Georgia
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Atlanta, Georgia
40 Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Simi Valley, California
Ronald Reagan Building Washington, D.C.
41 George H.W. Bush George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum College Station, Texas
George Bush Center for Intelligence Langley, Virginia
George Bush Park Houston, Texas
42 Bill Clinton Clinton Presidential Center Little Rock, Arkansas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Hope, Arkansas
43 George W. Bush George W. Bush Presidential Center University Park, Texas
44 Barack Obama Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum Chicago, Illinois
Collective Mount Rushmore Black Hills, South Dakota
George H.W. Bush And George W. Bush United States Court House Midland, Texas

Further Exploration

Related Resources

To deepen your understanding of presidential legacies and their commemoration, consider exploring these related topics:

  • List of buildings and monuments honoring presidents of the United States in other countries
  • List of national memorials of the United States
  • List of memorials to specific presidents (e.g., George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson)
  • List of residences of presidents of the United States
  • List of burial places of presidents and vice presidents of the United States
  • List of educational institutions named after presidents
  • List of sculptures of presidents of the United States
  • The Presidential library system

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