Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.

Name: Statue of David Farragut
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#178 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.

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Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C., honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy. The monument is sited in the center of Farragut Square, a city square in downtown Washington, D.C. The statue was sculpted by female artist Vinnie Ream, whose best-known works include a statue of Abraham Lincoln and several statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The monument was dedicated in 1881 in an extravagant ceremony attended by President James A. Garfield, members of his cabinet, and thousands of spectators. It was the first monument erected in Washington, D.C. in honor of a naval war hero. ()

Length: 3 ftWidth: 3 ftHeight: 10 ftCoordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°2'20"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Statue of David Farragut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Renwick Gallery, Blair House, Farragut Square.

~1110 ftSE
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~1020 ftS
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C. and focuses on American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st century.
~1060 ftS
Historical place
Blair House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Blair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States. The President's Guest House has been called "the world's most exclusive hotel" because it is primarily used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the president.
~210 ftE
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
~990 ftSE
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square is an historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C. along Black Lives Matter Plaza.
~1530 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~710 ftE
Street
Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block-long pedestrian section of 16th Street NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.
0.5 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Krazy Kat Klub, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Krazy Kat Klub—also known as The Kat and Throck's Studio—was a Bohemian cafe, speakeasy, and nightclub in Washington, D.C. during the historical era known as the Jazz Age.
~1260 ftSW
Park
Edward R. Murrow Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Edward R. Murrow Park is a park located in Washington, D.C. at the corner of H Street NW and 18th Street NW. The National Park site is related to World War II, and is named after journalist Edward R. Murrow.

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Which popular attractions are close to Statue of David Farragut?

Nearby attractions include Farragut Square, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Barr Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), The White House Historical Association, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Statue of David Farragut by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of David Farragut:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (3 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (3 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (7 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (38 min walk)