Historical Marker
Main Street
Historical marker location:
3200 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Mount Pleasant Street Northwest just north of Lamont Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2006
Village in the City. Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail.
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.