First Division Monument Park
World War I memorial and equestrian statue
A bronze monument near McPherson Square honoring the U.S. Army's First Division; people include it on monument walks around downtown Washington and nearby national sites.
First Division Monument at a Glance#
Address: First Division Monument, Constitution Avenue NW & 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Hours: Open 24 hours (outdoor monument)
Admission: Free
How to Get to First Division Monument#
The monument is on Constitution Avenue NW near 17th Street NW, roughly a 5-10 minute walk west from the White House or a short stroll from the Smithsonian museums. Metro: Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver) or McPherson Square (Blue/Orange) are the closest stations - then walk west/south toward the National Mall.
Tips for Visiting First Division Monument#
- Visit early in the morning to see the monument with fewer tourists and better light for photos of the relief sculpture.
- Combine the visit with a walk along Constitution Avenue - the monument sits close to a sequence of memorials and museum entrances.
- Respect the solemnity: formal wreaths and ceremonies occasionally take place on significant anniversaries.
Best Time to Visit First Division Monument#
Outdoor monument accessible year-round; spring and autumn offer the most pleasant walking weather.
Weather & Climate near First Division Monument#
First Division Monument's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1042 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -2° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 9° | 0° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 14° | 5° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
