Read the neighborhood’s story
The Truxton Circle history project follows residents and blocks through census records and maps. It is a good way to see the area beyond its name.
Washington, DC · Neighborhood guide
Truxton Circle
Truxton Circle sits around the meeting of Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street, with rowhouse blocks tucked behind its busier edges. It connects naturally to Shaw, Bloomingdale and NoMa, but its own neighborhood history is worth a closer look.
The local picture
At a glance
- The main edges. Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street give the area its most visible commercial addresses.
- Inside the blocks. Residential streets and smaller neighborhood businesses make the area feel different from the larger roads around it.
- A corner address. The Truxton at 10 Florida Avenue NW puts retail space at one of the neighborhood’s recognizable intersections.
MetroNoMa–Gallaudet U and Shaw–Howard U nearby.
Anchors
North Capitol Street, Florida Avenue and neighborhood housing.
Retail spine
Visible corners with smaller neighborhood storefronts.
Activity
Residents, commuters and nearby institutional traffic.
Around the neighborhood
Make a little time for it
Pause on Florida Avenue
The corner at North Capitol Street is a useful starting point for seeing how the neighborhood’s busy edges meet its residential blocks. Continue on foot to explore the smaller streets.
Continue toward downtown
Mount Vernon Triangle offers another nearby mix of restaurants, homes and local activity. Pair the two areas for a longer outing.
Available spaces
Retail opportunities in Truxton Circle
See each property page for current availability, plans and details.