Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.

Name: Black Lives Matter Plaza
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#338 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.

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Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block-long pedestrian section of 16th Street NW in Downtown Washington, D.C. The plaza was renamed by Mayor Muriel Bowser on June 5, 2020, after the Department of Public Works painted the words "Black Lives Matter" in 35-foot yellow capital letters, along with the flag of Washington, D.C. during the series of George Floyd protests taking place in the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°54'5"N, 77°2'12"W

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

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Black Lives Matter Plaza – 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.

~720 ftS
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
4 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...
~960 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
5 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...
~960 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
5 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.
14 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.
~710 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~550 ftNW
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
3 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.
~410 ftS
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
2 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.
~720 ftE
Park
McPherson Square, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 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.
~900 ftSE
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.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Lives Matter Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Third Church of Christ, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Farragut Square, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Black Lives Matter Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Lives Matter Plaza:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (6 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (10 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (13 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (36 min walk)