At the western end of the cross at MacCallum More Museum & Gardens stands a large urn mounted on a five-foot granite base, crafted from stone salvaged from the Old Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond. The plaque honors Paul Arthur Howard, father of Mary Howard Hudgins (wife of Edward Morton Hudgins). The original urn was lost to vandalism—what visitors see today is a carefully chosen replacement.

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Key Features

• Brick Base from Historic Church: Salvaged stone from Old Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond.
  
  
• Plaque Honoring Paul A. Howard: Recognizes his achievements in medicine, science, and leadership.
  
  
• Replacement Urn: Symbolic restoration preserving the original monument's purpose.
  
  
• Family Dedication: Installed by his grandson and namesake, Frank Howard Hudgins.

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Historical Background

• Professional Legacy:
  
  
  • President of Sloan-Kettering Foundation
    
    
  • Led Memorial Hospital in New York
    
    
  • Executive at Standard Oil Research Company
    
    
  • Developer of Buna Rubber—an essential synthetic rubber during WWII when natural rubber was in short supply
    
    
• Family Recognition: Dedicated by Frank Howard Hudgins, a landscape architect with the Arlington Park Service, with Bruce Gottwald, President of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, also noted on the plaque.

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Location in the Gardens

• Find It Near: Western end of Morton Mews, directly across from the Courts of Justice installation.
  
  
• Accessibility: Clearly visible and easily accessible for visitors reflecting on service and innovation.
  
  

Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your visit by exploring the rich history and beauty of MacCallum More Museum & Gardens. For detailed information on hours, admission, and directions, visit our Plan Your Visit page.

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📖 Source: MacCallum More Museum & Gardens: A History, by Diana Thorpe