Barney Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Barney Circle
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#541 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Barney Circle is a small residential neighborhood located between the west bank of the Anacostia River and the eastern edge of Capitol Hill in southeast Washington, D.C., in the United States. The neighborhood is characterized by its sense of community, activism, walkability, and historic feel. The neighborhood's name derives from the eponymous former traffic circle Pennsylvania Avenue SE just before it crosses the John Philip Sousa Bridge over the Anacostia. The traffic circle is named for Commodore Joshua Barney, Commander of the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla in the War of 1812. ()

Coordinates: 38°52'43"N, 76°58'51"W

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Southeast Washington (Capitol Hill)Washington D.C. United States

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Barney Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RFK Stadium, D.C. Armory, Anacostia Arts Center, Anacostia Neighborhood Library.

0.9 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
RFK Stadium, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.
0.7 miN
Sport, Sport venue
D.C. Armory, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The D.C. Armory is an armory and a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the eastern United States, located in Washington, D.C. east of the U.S. Capitol building.
0.9 miS
Museum
Anacostia Arts Center, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • The Anacostia Arts Center is a multi-use arts space located at 1231 Good Hope Road SE in the Anacostia Historic District of Washington, D.C.
0.9 miS
Library
Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • Anacostia Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was opened to the public in 1942.
~1320 ftNE
Cemetery
Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. is an early classical revival structure built 1832–34 with funds appropriated by the United States Congress to store the bodies of government officials and members of the public before burial.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Honfleur Gallery, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • Honfleur Gallery located on Good Hope Road in the Anacostia Historic District neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is a gallery that was established in January 2007 by the Action to Rehabilitate Community Housing group.
0.8 miN
Church
Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian is a Black Catholic parish in Washington, D.C. established in 1966 by the merger of the predominately African-American St. Cyprian Catholic Church and the predominantly White Holy Comforter Catholic Church.
0.8 miW
Street
Barracks Row, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Barracks Row is a commercial strip along 8th Street SE in the Navy Yard neighborhood in the Southeast Quadrant of Washington, D.C. south of Eastern Market between M St. SE and Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The area takes its name from the Marine Barracks, which it faces along 8th Street SE.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Southeast, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Southeast is the southeastern quadrant of Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States, and is located south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street.
0.6 miE
Area
Anacostia Park, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Anacostia Park is operated by the United States National Park Service. It is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres at multiple sites.
~1240 ftNE
Cemetery
Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Congressional Cemetery, officially Washington Parish Burial Ground, is a historic and active cemetery located at 1801 E Street, SE, in Washington, D.C. on the west bank of the Anacostia River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barney Circle?

Nearby attractions include John Philip Sousa Bridge, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Eastern Methodist Cemetery, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to Barney Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barney Circle:

Metro

Potomac Avenue • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (8 min walk)
Stadium–Armory • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (16 min walk)

Bus

M St SE & 4th St SE • Lines: V4 (28 min walk)
M • Lines: W6, W8 (35 min walk)