National Capitol Columns

Historical marker location:

3501 New York Avenue Northeast, Arboretum, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Elipse Road Northeast north of Beechwood Road Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)

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.