Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue

Park Public statue of General Winfield Scott in Washington

Located in Washington, D.C.’s public landscape, the Lieutenant General Winfield Scott statue marks a 19th‑century military figure; visitors encounter it while touring the city’s monuments and historic avenues.

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An equestrian statue commemorating Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, sited in the centre of Scott Circle in Washington, D.C.

The monument occupies the traffic circle and adjacent park space at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and 16th Street NW, making it visible from surrounding sidewalks and nearby thoroughfares.

The statue was installed in the 19th century as part of a series of monuments honoring prominent military figures from that era.

Scott Circle sits in Northwest Washington near the Massachusetts Avenue corridor and the Dupont Circle area.

  • Viewing: Located at the centre of Scott Circle, visible from surrounding sidewalks and park space.
  • Context: Associated with 19th-century U.S. Army history and public monuments in Washington, D.C.
Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue
Lafayette Square / near Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States
38.9071, -77.0366

How to Get to Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue #

The statue sits within Lafayette Square, immediately north of the White House. From Metro, use the Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver) or Metro Center (Red/Blue/Orange) stations and walk 10-15 minutes; multiple bus lines along Pennsylvania Avenue stop nearby.

Tips for Visiting Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue #

  • See the statue in the early morning light when Lafayette Square is quiet; the nearby guard presence is steady but unobtrusive.
  • Combine a visit with a walk around Lafayette Square to view other Civil War-era monuments and 19th-century mansions.
  • Photography is permitted from public sidewalks; avoid staging with government buildings or obstructing pedestrian routes.

Best Time to Visit Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue #

Spring and fall offer comfortable conditions for walking the historic streets around Lafayette Square.

Spring
March-May · 40-70°F (4-21°C)
Cherry trees and lower tourist density make for pleasant walks around Lafayette Square.
Fall
September-November · 45-70°F (7-21°C)
Crisp air and light crowds; good for neighborhood strolls and seeing monuments.

Weather & Climate near Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue #

Climate

Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue'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 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1053 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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