Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial

Historical marker location:

2221 E Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from D Street Northwest west of Virginia Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1976

(Count de Gálvez). 1746 - 1786

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.