Giesboro Park

Historical marker location:

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Firth Sterling Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

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.