American University

Historical marker location:

3727 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Ward Circle Northwest east of Nebraska Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Top of the Town. Tenleytown Heritage Trail

The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.