Virginia Avenue Tunnel (1906-2015) / Navy Yard Tunnel (1872-1906)

Historical marker location:

101 H Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on H Street Southeast west of 2nd Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

Virginia Avenue Tunnel

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.