James Wilson

Historical marker location:

1301 Independence Avenue Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Independence Avenue Southwest near 14th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1934

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.