Asteroids and Comets

Historical marker location:

600 Independence Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 4th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2013

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.