McMillan Reservoir, Washington D.C.

Name: McMillan Reservoir
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#243 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

The McMillan Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington, D.C. that supplies the majority of the city's municipal water. It was originally called the Howard University Reservoir or the Washington City Reservoir, and was completed in 1902 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ()

Elevation: 138 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°55'30"N, 77°1'1"W

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Northwest Washington (McMillan Reservoir)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

McMillan Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 9:30 Club, Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Howard Theatre, Howard University.

0.6 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
0.6 miS
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated...
0.6 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel is a historic chapel located in Glenwood Cemetery in Northeast, Washington, D.C. It was built in 1892 in a Richardsonian Romanesque style. It was designed by Glenn Brown. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Prospect Hill Cemetery, also known as the German Cemetery, is a historic German-American cemetery founded in 1858 and located at 2201 North Capitol Street in Washington, D.C.
~1230 ftSW
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Founders Library in Washington, D.C. is the main library at Howard University. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as the iconic symbol of the university.
~1340 ftSE
Monuments and statues
McMillan Fountain, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The McMillan Fountain is a public artwork by American artist Herbert Adams located on the McMillan Reservoir grounds. The fountain, completed in 1912 and dedicated in October 1919, consists of a sculptural group of the Three Graces placed upon a pink granite base.
~1440 ftSW
Memorial
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Yard is one of the main quadrangles on the campus of Howard University in Northwest Washington, DC. The Yard is the principal open space at the northern end of the academic portion of the campus, flanked by nine academic buildings.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
DC9 Nightclub, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • DC9 Nightclub is a nightclub and restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is known for its indie music scene, dance parties, and karaoke. DC9 has a capacity of 250 people and is a venue for live music and DJs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McMillan Reservoir?

Nearby attractions include Founders Library, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), McMillan Fountain, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Howard Hall, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to McMillan Reservoir by public transport?

The nearest stations to McMillan Reservoir:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (19 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (22 min walk)

Bus

D • Lines: T14, T18 (30 min walk)
E • Lines: 83, 86 (30 min walk)