Historical Marker

TomᚠG. Masaryk

Historical marker location:
2198 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest and 22nd Street Northwest on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2002

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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