McPherson Square, Public square in Downtown, Washington D.C.
McPherson Square extends between K Street Northwest and I Street Northwest, featuring an equestrian statue and lawns surrounded by office buildings.
The square emerged as part of Pierre L'Enfant's 1791 city plan for Washington D.C. and received its name from Civil War Major General James McPherson.
The central bronze statue, crafted by Louis Rebisso in 1876, stands upon a granite pedestal and incorporates metal from captured military equipment.
The McPherson Square Metro station serves Blue, Orange, and Silver lines with entrances at Vermont Avenue and 14th Street Northwest.
In 2011, the square became a central location for Occupy D.C. protestors who established an encampment lasting until February 2012.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1791
Operator: National Park Service
Part of: L'Enfant Plan
Address: 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 20005 20005
Website: https://nps.gov/articles/600230.htm
GPS coordinates: 38.90194,-77.03411
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:40
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