Dupont Circle, Urban park and traffic circle in Northwest, United States.
The central fountain at Dupont Circle stands within a marble structure, surrounded by benches and grass areas for public gatherings.
Congress renamed Pacific Circle to Dupont Circle in 1882, honoring Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont of the United States Navy.
The Phillips Collection near Dupont Circle maintains a permanent collection of paintings from European and American artists of the 19th century.
The Red Line of Washington Metro serves Dupont Circle through two station entrances at Q Street NW and 19th Street NW.
The neighborhood contains Strivers' Section, where Frederick Douglass owned five row houses during the late 19th century.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Shares border with: West End
GPS coordinates: 38.90964,-77.04344
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:58
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