Democracy Tree

Historical marker location:

1254 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest and 21st Street Northwest on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest.)

The District was the site of a major earthquake in 2011: On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States, with its epicenter located in Mineral, Virginia. The quake was felt strongly in Washington, D.C., causing damage to several buildings, including the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral.