Historical Marker

Czech Row

Historical marker location:
2016 Pierce Mill Road Northwest, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Pierce Mill Road Northwest and Park Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Pierce Mill Road Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2006

Village in the City. Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail.

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.