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.
Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue at a Glance#
Address: Lafayette Square / near Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States
About Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Lieutenant General Winfield Brevet Scott Statue#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 31° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
