Historical Marker
The Evolution of Burleith
Historical marker location:
1800 38th Street Northwest, Burleith, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 38th Street Northwest and S Street Northwest on 38th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2015
The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.