Ohio Drive SW, Historic street in Southwest, Washington D.C., United States.
Ohio Drive SW extends along the Potomac River and Tidal Basin, providing access to East and West Potomac Parks through a tree-lined route.
The construction of Riverside Drive, later renamed Ohio Drive SW, started in 1912 and reached completion in 1916 during President Woodrow Wilson's administration.
The street features the John Ericsson National Memorial from 1926, commemorating the Swedish inventor who designed the USS Monitor during the Civil War.
Visitors can reach Ohio Drive SW through the Smithsonian Metro Station on the Orange line or use the Capital Bikeshare station at West Basin Drive.
The road earned the nickname 'The Speedway' due to informal horse and buggy racing activities that occurred along its path.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1916
Part of: East and West Potomac Parks Historic District
GPS coordinates: 38.87931,-77.03036
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:54
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