McPherson Square, Washington D.C.

Name: McPherson Square
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#214 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

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McPherson Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. It is bound by K Street Northwest to the north, Vermont Avenue NW on the East, I Street NW on the south, and 15th Street NW on the West; it is one block northeast of Lafayette Park. It is the sister square of Farragut Square two blocks west.and is served by the McPherson Square station of the Washington Metro. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°2'3"W

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

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McPherson Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Warner Theatre.

~1150 ftSW
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...
~1150 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
~1150 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
0.5 miSE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~810 ftSW
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1020 ftS
Queen Anne architecture
National Savings and Trust Company, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The National Savings and Trust Company is a historic bank building located at the corner of New York Avenue and 15th Street, NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSE
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.
~1020 ftS
Street
Madison Place, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Madison Place is a one-block street located in northwest Washington, D.C. across from the White House. It forms the eastern border of Lafayette Square between Pennsylvania Avenue and H Street NW. Buildings on Madison Place include the Howard T.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1100 ftSE
Church
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church. The church was formed in 1859-60 but traces its roots to 1803 as the F Street Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and another congregation founded in 1820 on its current site, the Second Presbyterian Church.
~720 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McPherson Square?

Nearby attractions include Gen. Robert Macfeely House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Champlain Apartment Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Third Church of Christ, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to McPherson Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to McPherson Square:

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (13 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (16 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (35 min walk)