George Washington

Historical marker location:
2201 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Florida Avenue Northwest and Massachusetts Ave Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Florida Avenue Northwest.)

Sheridan Kalorama. Call Box Restoration Project

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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.