Judiciary Park

Judiciary Square in Washington, D.C., envisioned by Pierre L’Enfant in 1791, has long been a central legal and governmental hub. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the area houses the Historic Courthouse, completed in 1820, where President Lincoln signed the DC Emancipation Act in 1862, marking a significant moment in American civil rights history. Judiciary Park, which runs along Fourth Street, NW, in the southeast corner of the Historic Courthouse property, features a fountain, trees, grass, and curving brick paths. The Darlington Memorial Fountain, which includes two bronze statutes on top of the fountain, was installed in 1923, and is one of many contributing properties to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. The park was refurbished and reopened on April 16, 2010, coinciding with DC Emancipation Day. The park commemorates Lincoln's legacy and offers a tranquil urban oasis for the community.