Historical Marker
The Hub
Historical marker location:
1433 H Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and Maryland Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east on H Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE 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.