Cleaning Up Cowtown

Historical marker location:
2400 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Barry Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

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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.