First Division Monument, Washington D.C.

Name: First Division Monument
Address: 17th St NW, Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-208-1631

#101 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Historical place, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'46"N, 77°2'19"W

Address

17th St NWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-208-1631

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Day trips

First Division Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zero Milestone, National Sylvan Theater, President's Park, Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain.

~740 ftSE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
National Sylvan Theater, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C. USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, about 450 feet southeast of the Washington Monument.
~600 ftE
Historic park offering White House tours
President's Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • President's Park, located in Downtown Washington, D.C. encompasses the White House and includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Treasury Building, and grounds; the White House Visitor Center; Lafayette Square; and The Ellipse.
~470 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~1440 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
0.5 miE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
~780 ftNE
Tree
White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House.
~640 ftSW
Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~600 ftE
Park
South Lawn, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C. is directly south of the house and is bordered on the east by East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, on the west by West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building, and along its curved southern perimeter...
~660 ftNE
Park, Palladian architecture
White House Rose Garden, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The White House Rose Garden is a garden bordering the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C. United States. The garden is approximately 125 feet long and 60 feet wide. It balances the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the east side of the White House Complex.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Division Monument?

Nearby attractions include Canova Lions, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), White House vegetable garden, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to First Division Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Division Monument:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (7 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (10 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (31 min walk)