Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#336 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Monuments and statues

Gallery (1)

Map

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial location map

Map

Facts and practical information

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a bronze statue, by William Couper, and Thomas Ball. The statue depicts American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is located at the intersection of M Street and Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. and was dedicated on May 7, 1909. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'21"N, 77°2'30"W

Address

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

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Washington D.C.

Day trips

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Heurich House Museum, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Charles Sumner School.

~1920 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1150 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~460 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~1010 ftE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
~1620 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • 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.
~1660 ftSE
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1290 ftNW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1550 ftE
Park
Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Scott Circle is an area in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that is centred on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street, N.W.
~1770 ftE
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Samuel Hahnemann Monument, also known as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, is a public artwork dedicated to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. It is located on the east side of Scott Circle, a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~100 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
1 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.
~1550 ftE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors career military officer Winfield Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Demonet Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Elizabeth Arden Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Waggaman-Ray Commercial Row, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial:

Metro

Farragut North • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (8 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (16 min walk)