The Dupont Circle area has always been

Historical marker location:

1618 15th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Corcoran Street Northwest on 15th Street Northwest.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood

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.