The Modern Shopper

Historical marker location:

3502 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Park View, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Park Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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.