Historical Marker

“Get Down You Fool”

Historical marker location:
6001 13th Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Quackenbos Street Northwest east of 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2008

Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail

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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