District of Columbia War Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: District of Columbia War Memorial
Address: 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., 20037, United States
Telephone: +1 202-426-6841

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District of Columbia War Memorial, Washington D.C.

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The District of Columbia War Memorial commemorates the citizens of the District of Columbia who served in World War I. Located on the National Mall, it was constructed in 1931 as a domed, peristyle Doric temple. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'15"N, 77°2'37"W

Address

1964 Independence Ave SWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20037 United States

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+1 202-426-6841

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District of Columbia War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, West Potomac Park, Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

~1120 ftNE
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~650 ftSW
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~1700 ftNW
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~710 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to District of Columbia War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Martin Luther King, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), West Potomac Park, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to District of Columbia War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to District of Columbia War Memorial:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (17 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (18 min walk)

Metro

Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (21 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (24 min walk)