National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 17.0 acres (6.9 ha), established in 1973.
National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 17.0 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Coordinates | 38.8786° N, 77.0514° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is located on Lady Bird Johnson Park (formerly known as Columbia Island), in Washington, D.C. The presidential memorial honors the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. The grove consists of two parts. The first area, commemorative in nature, is a Texas granite monolith surrounded by a serpentine pattern of walks and trails. The second area is a grass meadow and provides a tranquil refuge for reflection and rejuvenation of the spirit. The trails are shaded by a grove of hundreds of white pine and dogwood trees, and framed by azaleas and rhododendron.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.0 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.2 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 29.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8786° N, 77.0514° W).
When was Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac established?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac was established in 1973, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac covers 17.0 acres (6.9 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_Baines_Johnson_Memorial_Grove_on_the_Potomac — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lyba/ — Official park page.