North Capitol Street

North Capitol Street

North Capitol Street is a street in Washington, D.C. that separates the Northwest and Northeast quadrants of the city. The street begins at D Street due north of the United States Capitol and continues northward 4½ miles to Nicholson Street where it is interrupted by Fort Slocum Park and the Washington Metro Red Line tracks. North Capitol Street continues north of the tracks for a quarter mile where it ends at Eastern Avenue at the border with Maryland.

Along North Capitol Street

Entrance to Government Printing Office headquarters on North Capitol Street

Coordinates: 38°54′44″N 77°0′32.5″W / 38.91222°N 77.009028°W / 38.91222; -77.009028


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