United States Capitol

Historical marker location:

Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Constitution Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2009

East Front.

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.