Historical Marker
William O. Douglas
Historical marker location:
1058 30th St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath and 30th Street Northwest when traveling west on Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath.)
Marker installed: 1977
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.