Zalmon Richards House

Historical marker location:

1301 Corcoran St NW, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Corcoran Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Corcoran Street Northwest.)

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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.