The station opened on December 17, 1983, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

The station is above ground, and access to the single island platform is provided by one pair of escalators, one staircase, and one elevator.

[7][8] A gap was left between the two canopies to preserve the view of the George Washington Masonic Memorial from Old Town.

A free daily trolley service provides direct access to Old Town and the Waterfront, making many stops along King Street.

The station has an elevated island platform over King Street west of Diagonal Road.

Two fare control areas on either side of King Street provide escalator and elevator access to the platform.