Historical Marker
Shaping Strong Minds
Historical marker location:
1027 45th St NE, Deanwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 45th Street Northeast, 0.1 miles north of Sheriff Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2009
A Self-Reliant People. Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail.
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.