Peirce Mill

Historical marker location:

2801 Tilden Street Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Tilden Street Northwest and Linnean Avenue Northwest, on the left on Tilden Street Northwest.)

Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call.

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.