Historical Marker
Leonard M. Elstad
Historical marker location:
800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast near Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)
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.