Historical Marker

Clean Rivers Project

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail east of 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Water Is Life

The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.
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