Bartholdi Fountain

Historical marker location:

100 1st Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue Southwest.)

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.