Logan Circle (Washington, D.C.)

For the park in Philadelphia, see Logan Circle (Philadelphia).
Logan Circle
Neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Clockwise from the top: aerial view of Logan Circle; Le Diplomate; Luther Place Church; historic homes on Logan Circle; 14th Street.
Coordinates: 38°54′35″N 77°01′47″W / 38.909644°N 77.029647°W / 38.909644; -77.029647
CountryUnited States
DistrictWashington, D.C.
QuadrantNorthwest
Ward2
Government
 • CouncilmemberBrooke Pinto
Area
 • Total.22 sq mi (0.6 km2)
 combined area of census tracts 50.03, 50.04, 52.02, and 52.03[1]
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,403
 • Density64,878/sq mi (25,050/km2)
 combined populations of census tracts 50.03, 50.04, 52.02, and 52.03

Logan Circle is a historic roundabout park and neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C.[2][3] The majority of Logan Circle is primarily residential, except for the highly-commercialized 14th Street corridor that passes through the western part of the neighborhood. In the 21st century, Logan Circle has been the focus of urban redevelopment and become one of Washington's most expensive neighborhoods.[4][5][6][7] Today, Logan Circle is also one of D.C.'s most prominent gay neighborhoods.[8][9]

Logan Circle includes two historic districts, as well as numerous sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places or as D.C. Historic Landmarks.[3][10][11] The circle's origins date to the 1870's, when the area was developed as a residential neighborhood to serve Washington's growing bourgeoisie. In 1901, President William McKinley inaugurated the General Logan equestrian statue at the center of the circle's park. In 1930, the U.S. Congress officially named the circle in honor of Union General John A. Logan.

  1. ^ Area in square meters in table showing changes in DC census tracts, 2020 vs. 2010, via https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/relationship-files.2020.html#tract
  2. ^ Wellborn, Mark (November 21, 2009). "Trendy now, but not by accident: Residents' efforts paved way in Logan Circle". The Washington Post. washingtonpost.com. pp. F01. Retrieved November 22, 2009.
  3. ^ a b "Logan Circle Historic District". National Park Service. (nps.gov). Retrieved November 22, 2009.
  4. ^ Bloomberg - America's Wealthiest Neighborhoods
  5. ^ DC Curbed - Mapping D.C.'s most and least expensive neighborhoods for renters
  6. ^ DC Curbed - The Twelve Richest Neighborhoods in D.C. Right Now
  7. ^ Urban Turf - Above $640: Logan Circle, West End Have Highest Price Per Square Foot in DC
  8. ^ DCist - Logan Circle Remains DC's Top Gaye Neighborhood
  9. ^ WUSA9 - Does DC still have a gay neighborhood?
  10. ^ "Greater 14th Street Historic District". National Park Service. (nps.gov). Retrieved November 22, 2009.
  11. ^ "District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites" (PDF). District of Columbia Office of Planning: Historic Preservation Office. (planning.dc.gov). September 1, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 31, 2009. Retrieved November 22, 2009.