Benjamin Rush

Historical marker location:

2300 E Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 23rd Street Northwest south of E Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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.