Historical Marker
Monarchs on the Move
Historical marker location:
The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest just west of 7th Street Southwest, on the left 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.