Banneker Circle is a partial traffic circle in Southwest Washington, D.C. The name of the circle commemorates Benjamin Banneker, an African American astronomer and almanac author. In 1791, Banneker assisted in the initial survey of the boundaries of the District of Columbia.[1][2] The circle is near the south end of L'Enfant Promenade and the intersection of Interstate 395 and Maine Avenue. Benjamin Banneker Park is located in the center of the circle.

Benjamin Banneker Circle
Looking north at Banneker Park, Circle and Overlook in 1992, with L'Enfant Promenade behind it and the National Mall in the background
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Location
Southwest Waterfront, Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°52′54″N 77°01′34″W / 38.88167°N 77.02611°W / 38.88167; -77.02611
Roads at
junction
L'Enfant Promenade SW
G Street SW
Construction
TypeTraffic circle
Maintained byDDOT

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References

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  1. ^ ""Banneker Circle: Vista to the Past: River Farms to Urban Towers — Southwest Heritage Trail" marker". Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  2. ^ Environmental Assessment for Improvements to L'Enfant Promenade and Benjamin Banneker Park (PDF). Department of Transportation, Government of the District of Columbia and Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, Federal Highway Administration. June 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-16. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
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