Historical Marker

1840-1950

Historical marker location:
1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on M Street Southeast just west of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2021

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.
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