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Frederick Douglass Circle named for the American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer Frederick Douglass, is an intersection located in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located at the Northwest corner of Central Park at the intersection of Central Park West, Cathedral Parkway (West 110th Street), Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Central Park North.

Neighborhoods

Frederick Douglass Circle connects the New York City neighborhoods of Harlem and Morningside Heights. Harlem, which since the 1920’s has been as a major African-American residential, cultural, and business center is to the North and East of the intersection. Morningside Heights, which is chiefly known as the home of institutions such as Columbia University, Barnard College, the Manhattan School of Music and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is to the South and West of the intersection.

Transportation

The M3, M4 and M10 bus lines and the B and C Subway lines all stop at or near Frederick Douglass Circle.