McPherson Square

A 1.66-acre downtown park centered on a Civil War statue of General James B. McPherson.

Washington, DC

About McPherson Square

McPherson Square fills an entire city block in northwest Washington, DC, bordered by K, I, and 15th Streets. Its layout follows the former Vermont Avenue corridor, with walks leading to a central plaza. A 12-foot bronze statue of Union General James B. McPherson, mounted on a horse, stands on a granite pedestal at the center. Large deciduous trees line the edges, and local workers, commuters, and visitors gather here, especially at lunch. The square is also a short walk from the McPherson Square Metro station.

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