Sarah Rittenhouse Armillary Sphere

Georgetown DC History Walk

Sarah Rittenhouse Armillary Sphere

Washington, District of Columbia 20016, United States

Created By: Richard Archer

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The memorial to Sarah Louise Rittenhouse (1845-1943) is an armillary sphere on a marble pedestal. She is considered the founder of Montrose Park in Georgetown and is given credit for saving the park area from a housing development planned in the early 1900's. This memorial was a gift from the Georgetown Garden Club and was dedicated in 1956.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Georgetown DC History Walk


 

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