Upheaval and Activism

Historical marker location:

3118 16th Street Northwest, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 16th Street Northwest north of Irving Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Village in the City. Mount Pleasant 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.