Historical Marker

Suggs Plaza

Historical marker location:
430 M St SW, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from M Street Southwest just west of 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1983

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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