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Description

(1823-1871) Founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, first veterans' organization in the U.S. Composed of veterans of the Union Army in the Civil War, the society provided assistance to disabled veterans, widows, and orphans.

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Coordinates

38° 53' 37" N 77° 1' 18" W

Latitude/Longitude

38.893609910352396,-77.021579204405597

Authorized

1907 (34 Stat. 1424)

Dedicated

1909

Sponsor

G.A.R. Memorial Association

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS