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Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 3rd Street Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)

John Smith

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.