Aunt Betty's Story
Historical marker location:
6040 13th Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street Northwest and Quakenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 13th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood 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.