Washington  

 Sundial: 316
State/Province:  District of Columbia Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Horizontal Dial Condition:  Excellent
  Latitude and Longitude: 38° 55.816' N  77° 4.073' W
Location:
  • Beauvoir Elementary School at The National Cathedral. 3500
    Woodley Road, NW.
 
Description:
  • A horizontal dial 26 inches in diameter with a 9 inch gnomon. Has hour and half hour lines from 5 am to 7pm with 10 minute marks. Made of chocolate sandstone. South of the gnomon is an engraving of two children walking under a tree. Designed by John Carmichael
 
General Information:Inscription:
  • Owner: National Cathedral
  • Inscribed "Beauvoir"
  • Designer: John L. Carmichael
  • Builder: John L. Carmichael
  • Construction Date: 1-Apr-04