Equestrian statue of Philip Sheridan (Washington, D.C.) Park

Address: Sheridan Circle NW, at Massachusetts Ave & 23rd St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Hours: Accessible at all hours (outdoor public space)

Admission: Free (public monument in Sheridan Circle)

The Equestrian statue of Philip Sheridan is a bronze monument to Union General Philip H. Sheridan located in Washington, D.C. It portrays Sheridan on horseback and stands as a public commemorative sculpture.

The work was created by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and installed as a civic monument on a traffic circle. The statue functions as a visual landmark along the avenue and is part of the city’s collection of commemorative sculpture.

The statue was commissioned as a public memorial to Sheridan’s military service and civic role; it has remained in place as part of Washington’s streetscape and memorial ensemble. Conservation and municipal oversight fall under local authorities responsible for public art.

The monument sits in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., on a traffic circle along a major avenue near Embassy Row and other diplomatic and residential districts.

• Sculptor and material: Sculpted by Gutzon Borglum and cast in bronze, it is one of several prominent equestrian monuments in Washington, D.C.

Sheridan Circle is on Massachusetts Avenue NW near the intersection with 23rd Street, in the Meridian Hill/Embassy Row area. The nearest Metro station is Dupont Circle (Red Line) - from there it is a 10-15 minute walk northeast along Massachusetts Avenue. Several bus lines also run along Massachusetts Avenue.

• Visit at sunset for dramatic light on the bronze and quieter streets in Embassy Row.
• The statue sits on Sheridan Circle - be mindful that it is a traffic roundabout with nearby parking limited; use public transit where possible.
• Combine a visit with a walk through Rock Creek Park or nearby embassies for architectural variety.