An American Meridian

Historical marker location:

2401 15th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark.

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.