Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott

Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C., that honors career military officer Winfield Scott. The monument stands in the center of Scott Circle, a traffic circle and small park at the convergence of 16th Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue NW.

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Type: Park
Description: artwork by Henry Kirke Brown
Also known as: “Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott”, “Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue”, and “Lieutenant General Winfield Scott Statue”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Scott Circle and The Oval Office.

Scott Circle

Park

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Scott Circle is historic roundabout and surrounding public space in Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. The circle is situated five blocks north of the White House and Lafayette Park, marking the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street NW.

The Oval Office

Government office

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The Oval Office is the formal working space of the president of the United States at the White House in Washington, D.C. Part of the Executive Office of the President, it is located at the southeast corner of the West Wing.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dupont Circle and Golden Triangle.

Dupont Circle

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Dupont Circle is an affluent historic neighborhood in Washington D.C. It is known for its beautiful Victorian homes, walkability, and has offices, civic institutions, hotels, night clubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, and shops.

Golden Triangle

Neighborhood

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The Golden Triangle is a neighborhood and business improvement district in Washington, D.C., United States. Covering 43 blocks, it encompasses the western part of Washington's central business district, running from the front yard of the White House's north side to Dupont Circle and from 16th Street NW to 21st Street NW and including sections of K Street and Connecticut Avenue.

Logan Circle

Neighborhood

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.

Logan Circle is a historic roundabout park and neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. The majority of Logan Circle is primarily residential, except for the highly-commercialized 14th Street corridor that passes through the western part of the neighborhood.

Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott

Category: sculpture
Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude

38.90733° or 38° 54′ 26″ north

Longitude

-77.03664° or 77° 2′ 12″ west

Elevation

72 feet (22 metres)

Open location code

87C4WX47+W8

GeoNames ID

4139413

Wikidata ID

Q4962538

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue”
Cebuano: “Lieutenant General Winfield Scott Statue”
French: “Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott”
Spanish: “Estatua ecuestre de Winfield Scott”

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