| Benning | |
| Settlement Type: | Neighborhood of Washington, D.C. |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Washington, D.C. |
| Subdivision Type2: | Ward |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ward 7 |
| Leader Title: | Councilmember |
| Leader Name: | Vincent C. Gray |
Benning is a residential neighborhood located in Ward 7 of Northeast Washington, D.C. It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the south, Minnesota Avenue to the west, and Benning Road (for which the neighborhood is named) on the north and east. It is served by the Benning Road station on the Blue and Silver Lines of the Washington Metro.
The District of Columbia Public Schools operates public schools. The District of Columbia Public Library operates the Benning Neighborhood Library.[1]