Streets

Question 1

The original street layout of Washington, DC was designed by this military engineer.

Answer 1

Pierre Charles L’Enfant

Question 2

L’Enfant’s original plan for Washington, DC had the city bounded by the Anacostia River to the southeast, the Potomac River to the southwest, Rock Creek to the west and what was once called Boundary Street to the north. By what name is that street known by today?

Answer 2

Florida Avenue

Question 3

These two avenues line each side of the National Mall.

Answer 3

Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue

Question 4

There is a street that corresponds with every letter of the alphabet except for these four.

Answer 4

J, X, Y, Z

Question 5

This botanically-themed street is the northernmost running east-west in the District.

Answer 5

Verbena St

Question 6

These three bridges, which connect Anacostia with the rest of the district, have this numerical name.

Answer 6

11th Street Bridges

Question 7

This parkway was built during WWII to provide a road connection between military facilities in DC and the metropolitan area. While the vast majority of it lies in Prince George’s County, MD, its western terminus is at I-295 in the District.

Answer 7

Suitland Parkway

Question 8

The elevated portion of US-29 located in the District is known by this name, which is shared with a former director of the DC highway department. Many attempts have been made to tear it down but cost and other considerations have stopped proposals from being acted on.

Answer 8

Whitehurst Freeway

Question 9

This street extends from Washington, DC into Montgomery County, MD. It runs parallel with Clara Barton Parkway and the C&O Canal for most of its route.

Answer 9

MacArthur Boulevard

Question 10

Named after a captain who purchased land in the area in the late 18th century, this busy road’s western terminus is at the “Starburst intersection” in NE, where it meets with Bladensburg Rd, Florida Ave, Maryland Ave, H St and 15th St.

Answer 10

Benning Road

Question 11

This partial traffic circle located near the south end of the L’Enfant Promenade is named after an African-American astronomer and almanac author that assisted in the initial survey of boundaries of DC.

Answer 11

Banneker Circle

Question 12

This corridor of federal parkland in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of SE DC contains 126 acres of important wetlands and deciduous forest.

Answer 12

Oxon Run Parkway

Question 13

This circle lies at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave, Rhode Island Ave and 16th St. Notable buildings on the circle include the Australian and Philippine embassies. It is named after a longtime military officer who fought in a number of wars, including the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Answer 13

Scott Circle

Question 14

This square and park located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood is named after the Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

Answer 14

Seward Square

Question 15

This circle is located in the Embassy Row neighborhood. Buildings on the circle include the former Turkish chancery and the Romanian and Pakistani embassies. It is named after a Union General.

Answer 15

Sheridan Circle

Question 16

This traffic circle in NW DC is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave, Vermont Ave, 14th St and M St. It is named after a Union General.

Answer 16

Thomas Circle

Question 17

This is the only circle in downtown DC that remains entirely residential. It is named after an American general that served both in the Mexican-American War and Civil War, and who later served as an Illinois Senator.

Answer 17

Logan Circle

Question 18

This circle named after a Civil War General is located in the Petworth neighborhood at the intersection of Illinois Ave, Kansas Ave, 7th St and Crittenden St.

Answer 18

Sherman Circle

Question 19

This alley in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood was a predominantly Irish area at its founding. During the Civil War it became a barracks for disables soldiers, and afterwords became a source of housing for freed slaves.

Answer 19

Snows Court

Question 20

Street named after: Kentucky representative and senator that served as Attorney General under Presidents Harrison, Tyler and Fillmore.

Answer 20

(John) Crittenden

Question 21

Street named after: an officer and commodore who played a crucial role in the development of the Navy and fought in numerous wars including the Barbary Wars and War of 1812.

Answer 21

(Stephen) Decatur