Crossroads of Georgetown

Historical marker location:

3200 M Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest and M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest.)

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.