Education Matters

Historical marker location:

1431 Good Hope Road Southeast, Fairlawn, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Good Hope Road Southeast and Minnesota Avenue South East.)

Marker installed: 2013

An East-of-the-River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail.

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.