Elizabeth Keckley

Historical marker location:

1432 K Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west on K Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

1818 - 1907.

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.