The History of Canal Square

Historical marker location:

1054 31st Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 31st Street Northwest south of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

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.