Benning, Residential neighborhood in Northeast, Washington DC, United States.
The Benning area features tree-lined streets with single-family homes and connects to Washington DC through Minnesota Avenue and East Capitol Street.
The neighborhood received its name from William Benning, a farmer and landowner who possessed extensive property in this region during earlier times.
The Benning Neighborhood Library serves as an educational center, providing resources and programs for local residents to engage in learning activities.
The Benning Road Metro station on the Blue and Silver Lines provides direct transportation access to downtown Washington DC and surrounding areas.
Fort Circle and Fort Chaplin parks within the neighborhood boundaries preserve structures from Civil War fortifications that protected Washington DC.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 38.89243,-76.94883
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41
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