From 1890 to 1910

Historical marker location:

2101 R Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of R Street Northwest and 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on R Street Northwest.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood.

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.