Nob Hill

Historical marker location:

1101 Kenyon Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 11th Street Northwest north of Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2009

Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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.