United States Department of the Navy Dahlgren Naval Research Laboratory Main gate King George Virginia
Date:
Cast Nov. 10, 1952
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
Image on file.
Theo Mills (On front of base, incised:) JOHN ADOLPHUS DAHLGREN/REAR ADMIRAL U.S. NAVY/1809-1870 This bronze replica of a marble/statue was cast and completed/by Naval Gun Factory. Washington,/D.C. November 10, 1952 signed
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Summary:
Bust of Rear Admiral Dahlgren, for who the Navel base is named. Base is a curved wall with a cannon ball on each end. The whole structure is flanked by two howitzers.