Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.)

Franklin Square
Franklin Square in 2022. One Franklin Square, the tallest commercial building in Washington, D.C., and the Franklin School, are visible in the background.
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Coordinates38°54′07″N 77°01′51″W / 38.90194°N 77.03083°W / 38.90194; -77.03083
Created1832
Public transit access McPherson Square
Websitedowntowndc.org/franklinpark/

Franklin Square, or Franklin Park, is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. Purportedly named after Benjamin Franklin, it is bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west. It is served by the McPherson Square station of the Washington Metro, which is located just southwest of the park.