Dupont Circle, an eclectic and cosmopolitan neighborhood located in northwest Washington DC, has a rich development history primarily after the civil war. The neighborhood is roughly outlined north by Florida Ave NW, east by 16th St. NW, south by M St. NW, and west by 22nd St. NW. The traffic circle and park, near the neighborhood center, was memorialized by Congress as Dupont Circle in 1882 to honor Samuel Francis DuPont, who served with distinction for the U.S. Navy during Civil War times. The park is beautifully maintained by the National Park Service and has been an oasis for local residents and visitors the world over. The DuPont Memorial Fountain, designed by Henry Bacon and Daniel Chester French embodies the Sea, Wind, and Sky on its statues, and has remained the park’s centerpiece since 1921.
