Foundry

Historical marker location:

300 Water Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Water Street Southeast near 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

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.