Farragut Square as seen from its southeast corner, with Connecticut Avenue's office-block canyon stretching to the northwest behind the statue.

Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, DC's Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW on the north, Connecticut Avenue NW on the east, I Street NW to the south, and 17th Street NW on the west. It is serviced by two stops on the Washington Metro, Farragut North on the Red Line and Farragut West on the Blue and Orange lines. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1350, 597 KB)Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., seen from the southeast corner of the square. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1350, 597 KB)Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., seen from the southeast corner of the square. ... In the United States, a town square is an area in the middle of a traditional town consisting of a park or plaza and surrounded by small shops. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... K Street is both a real location in the United States capital of Washington, D.C., and a fictional Home Box Office (HBO) television series inspired by the physical location. ... Color-enhanced USGS satellite image of Washington, DC, taken April 26, 2002. ... Red Line train at Metro Center, hub of the system The Washington Metro is the public transportation system of Washington, D.C., and neighboring suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia, both inside and outside the Capital Beltway. ... Farragut North is a Washington Metro station in Washington, DC on the Red Line. ... The Red Line of the Washington Metro consists of 27 subway stations from Shady Grove to Glenmont. ... Farragut West is a Washington Metro station in Washington, DC on the Blue and Orange Lines. ... The Blue Line of the Washington Metro consists of 27 subway stations from Franconia_Springfield to Largo Town Center. ... The Orange Line of the Washington Metro consists of 26 subway stations from Vienna/Fairfax-GMU to New Carrollton. ...

In the center of the square is a statue of David G. Farragut, a Union admiral in the American Civil War famous for rallying his fleet with the cry, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" Its only inscription is "Farragut"[1]. The statue was sponsored by an act of Congress, authorizing $20,000 on April 16, 1872. It was sculpted by Vinnie (Ream) Hoxie and erected April 25, 1881 [2]. Admiral David Glasgow Farragut David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 - August 14, 1870) was an admiral of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. ... Admiral is a word from the Arabic term Amir-al-bahr (Lord of the bay). ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America within the United States of America, between twenty-three mostly northern states of the Union and the Confederate States of America, a coalition of eleven southern states that declared their independence and claimed the right of secession from the... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

The statue of Admiral Farragut, which was reportedly cast from the propeller of his flagship, the Hartford.

The statue and park are maintained by the National Park Service and administered as part of its National Mall and Memorial Parks unit. A proposal to build an underground parking garage below it was rejected in 1961. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 167 KB)Statue at Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., taken by User:Erifnam on Feb. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 167 KB)Statue at Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., taken by User:Erifnam on Feb. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ... 1901 plan for the National Mall proposed by the McMillan Commission. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Farragut Square is a hub of downtown DC, at the center of a bustling daytime commercial and business district. Sometimes events are scheduled for the lunchtime crowds which gather in and around the square, such as the free "Farragut Sounds in the Square" jazz concert series, held every Thursday from noon to 2 PM from July 3 to August 19. It is also a popular site for leafletting, and for commercial promotions and political activity such as canvassing and demonstrations. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... In an election canvassing is a method used by a political campaign to directly speak to large numbers of voters. ... A demonstration is the public display of the common opinion of a activist group, often economically, political, or socially, by gathering in a crowd, usually at a symbolic place or date, associated with that opinion. ...

The most prominent institution on the square is the Army Navy Club, on the southeast. There is little residential property in the area, and the square is mostly quiet after business hours. Many of the sandwich shops and coffeehouses that cater to neighborhood workers close before the dinner hour, as do the many street vendors. In recent years, however, especially since the 2003 rehabilitation of the park, movie screenings and similar evening activities have become more common, as have nightclubs in adjacent downtown areas. Coffeehouse in Damascus This article is about an establishment where coffee is sold and consumed. ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• AOL CityGuide: Washington, DC - What's Going On - Farragut Square