McPherson Square station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 1, 1977 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Parent | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
McPherson Square station is a Washington Metro facility situated in Downtown, Washington, D.C., managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). It accommodates the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, positioned between the stops at McPherson Square and Franklin Square. The station provides two access points along I Street at Vermont Avenue and 14th Street NW. Serving as the main transit gateway to the White House, its Vermont Avenue entrance is located beneath the Department of Veterans Affairs building.
History
The station commenced operations on July 1, 1977, coinciding with the inauguration of rail service extending from National Airport to RFK Stadium. This launch included several other stations such as Arlington Cemetery, Capitol South, Crystal City, Eastern Market, Farragut West, Federal Center SW, Federal Triangle, Foggy Bottom–GWU, L'Enfant Plaza, National Airport, Pentagon, Pentagon City, Potomac Avenue, Rosslyn, Smithsonian, and Stadium–Armory. The Orange Line began serving this station on November 20, 1978.
In response to security measures related to Joe Biden's inauguration, the station was temporarily closed from January 15 through January 21, 2021.
Notable places nearby
- Blair House
- Department of the Treasury
- Center for American Progress
- American Constitution Society
- Hudson Institute
- Lafayette Square
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- Strayer University
- The Washington Post Headquarters
- The White House
External links
- McPherson Square (Washington Metro) coordinates:
- Vermont Avenue entrance - Google Maps Street View
- 14th Street entrance - Google Maps Street View