A Spirit of Community
Historical marker location:
4201 Albemarle Street Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Albemarle Street Northwest and 42nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Albemarle Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2010
Top of the Town. Tenleytown Heritage Trail
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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.