A Monumental Legacy

Historical marker location:

1601 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 17th Street Southwest north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.