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The Ellipse

The Ellipse, sometimes referred to as President's Park South, is a 52-acre (21 ha) park south of the White House fence and north of Constitution Avenue and the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. The Ellipse is also the name of the five-furlong (1.0 km) circumference street within the park. The entire park, which features monuments, is open to the public and is part of President's Park.

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Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Phone: +12022081631
Website: nps.gov (opens in a new tab)

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Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
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Boy Scout Memorial
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Second Infantry Division Memorial
Constitution Ave NW
Built 1936